Hello. I have a dell desktop that I would like to clone and move into a Lenovo all in one desktop I just boought. The Lenovo has no OS installed. I have never cloned before so would not mind a step by step walk through and links where possible.
However, you should know cloning is a good option when you are simply replacing HDDs on your computer.
When you are moving to an entirely new system, I'd really recommend you a fresh install. It's going to be a much easier and faster solution. Cloning will most probably cause you a lot of headache..
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Agree completely.
In addition, you have the licensing issues to deal with. Is the OS on the Dell a preinstalled OEM license? If so, it is licensed to that original Dell.
Secondly, now you have a Dell PC with no OS. 1 license, 1 PC.
First things first, make a backup of your data before doing anything. I personally would recommend to perform a fresh install of Windows because with a new motherboard, you'll most probably have some driver issues if you try to use an image from an old install. You need to install Windows first, then install drivers and applications, then restore the data.
However, you should know cloning is a good option when you are simply replacing HDDs on your computer.
When you are moving to an entirely new system, I'd really recommend you a fresh install. It's going to be a much easier and faster solution. Cloning will most probably cause you a lot of headache..