Got a new SSD. Wondering if I can just transfer over only my OS.

[Zachattack5449]

So I got a 500GB SSD. I currently have a 2 terabyte hard drive that is nearly full and I was wondering if I could transfer over ONLY my Widows 10 OS. I am brand new to this and have never installed another drive into my computer so please guide me step by step if you can.

 

[Barty1884]

Can't be done.

Your options are:
1. Clone the drive in it's entirety - near full 2TB drive to 500GB can't be done*.
2. Clean install the OS to the SSD and use the 2TB as secondary "bulk" storage.

*If you have an external drive, you could move/backup enough data the the "2TB" drive is using <500GB, and then clone..... but that's definitely more hassle than it's worth.

It's always beneficial to clean install your OS on a new drive, SSD or otherwise.

 

[USAFRet]

Can't clone "only the OS".

The 2 options above are your only choices.