Samsung Data Migration: How to Migrate Windows 10 to SSD

We'll show you how to download Samsung Data Migration and migrate Windows 10 to Samsung SSD step by step. We also provide you with the best alternative.

By @Ivy Last Updated November 7, 2024

Can I Migrate Windows 10 to Samsung SSD?

“I have a problem, please help. I just purchased a Samsung 860 EVO and I currently have a Toshiba hard drive in my Windows 10 computer, I never migrated OS to an SSD drive. So I was wondering the easiest way to move the OS to Samsung SSD, Thanks a lot.” – Question from Tom’s hardware

Samsung provides users with Samsung Data Migration Software - Samsung Magician to migrate all your data, even current OS, apps, and important files, from your old hard drive to Samsung SSD.

 It works with all internal SSDs and portable SSDs from Samsung, from Samsung SSD 470 to the latest Samsung 990EVO/PRO. 

⚠️The latest version of Samsung Magician 8.2.0 removes the Data Migration feature and does not provide a link to the old version. That's ok, we will provide you with links to download older versions as well as alternative software to clone Windows 10 to Samsung SSD.

Samsung Data Migration Software Download | Pros & Cons

Is Samsung Magician Data Migration good? Does Samsung Migration only work with Samsung SSD? Does Samsung Magician move OS? You may have many questions and don't know if you can use it for data migration. Scroll down to learn more.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Data Migration Software

✅Pros ❌Cons
  • Intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface.
  • It's reliable and free to use.
  • Compatible with all series of Samsung SSDs.
  • One-click data migration
  • Only clone system disk (not support data disk).
  • Only supports Samsung SSDs.
  • Can't clone OS only, or specific partitions.
  • Not support Samsung NVMe SSD well, requiring NVMe driver installation for cloning.
  • Not supported cloning memory cards and USB flash drives.
  • Can't backup files or folders.

However, sometimes, you may get the Samsung Data Migration cloning failed error as follows:

Download Samsung Data Migration Software

Since the latest version of Samsung Magician 8.2.0 removes the data migration feature, you can only use the old version of Samsung Magician or Samsung Data Migration 4.0. Both software can help you, but the interface is slightly different. Here are some links you can get them:

For Samsung Magician 7.2 ⬇️:

For Samsung Data Migration 4.0 ⬇️:

How to Use Samsung Data Migration Software to Clone a Disk

To migrate Windows 10 from HDD to Samsung SSD, you can use both Samsung Magician 7.2 and Samsung Data Migration 4.0. Here is how to migrate Windows 10 from HDD to Samsung SSD step by step.

⚠️Notes:

  • Please connect the Samsung SSD to your computer and ensure it's detected.

  • If there are any important data on Samsung SSD, please backup files in advance. You need to use File History or third-party backup software. 

  • Be sure your Samsung SSD is not encrypted. 

Option 1: Use Samsung Data Migration Software 4.0

Step 1. Open Samsung Data Migration and connect your Samsung SSD. Then, choose the system disk on Windows 10  as the source disk. You can choose up to 3 partitions on this disk

Step 2. Select the Samsung SSD as the Target Disk.

Step 3. Click Start to clone Windows 10 from HDD to Samsung SSD.

Option 2: Use Samsung Magician 7.2 

Unlike Samsung Data Migration 4.0, it will select the entire disk containing OS by default. You just need to select the Samsung SSD as the target drive and start the cloning process. Then, wait patiently.

Alternative Software to Perform Samsung SSD Slone in Windows 10 

AOMEI Backupper Professional is one of the best alternative to Samsung Data Migration Software in Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP (32-bit and 64-bit). It can clone the entire disk (whether it's a system or data disk), OS only, or specific partitions. It’s available for any brand of HDD and SSD.

AOMEI Backupper Professional
Why Choose AOMEI Backupper?
  • 3 cloning methods - Disk Clone, System Clone, and Partition Clone. 
  • Bootable clone HDDs/SSDs, MBR/GPT disks.
  • Clone only used sectors of a drive by default, greatly saving time and space.
  • Clone large HDD to smaller SSD without boot issues.
  • Clone MBR disk to GPT without converting, or vice versa.
  • Improve SSD disk performance, i.e. read & write speed, as well as extend its lifespan.
  • Make full use of unallocated space after cloning.
  • Compatible with today's popular SSDs, such as WD, Crucial, Samsung, SanDisk, etc.
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It’s highly recommended by millions of users due to its reliable performance and powerful features.

Please download AOMEI Backupper Professional to have a try. To Clone Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 etc, try the AOMEI Backupper Server.

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(PS: It has a 30-day free trial. The Clone features can be demonstrated only, you need to upgrade to unlock.  )

Option 1: Migrate Windows 10 from HDD to Samsung SSD using Disk Clone

Before cloning, please make the same preparations as in the above method.

Step 1. Start Samsung data migration software - AOMEI Backupper. Then, click Clone> Disk Clone subsequently.

Step 2. Select the system disk in Windows 10 (here is Disk0) and then the Samsung SSD (here is Disk1). Click Next in order after selecting disk. 

❌ Warning: The data on the destination disk will be deleted or overwritten. If there are any important data, please backup them in advance. 

Step 3. Check "SSD Alignment" to optimize the performance of the Samsung SSD.  Then, confirm the cloning operation and click Start Clone to clone the entire disk. 

⚠️Notes:

  • Edit Partitions: Click the "Add unused space to all partitions" or "Manually adjust partition size" to enjoy full capacity. Or convert the disk partition style, from MBR to GPT, or not. 

  • Sector by sector clone: Clone all sectors of a drive, whether used or not, or blank and bad sectors.

Option 2: Migrate OS only to Samsung SSD using System Clone

Step 1. Open AOMEI Backupper, click Clone > System Clone. 

Step 2. Select the Samsung SSD as the destination disk and click Next >>. The system partitions and related boot files are selected by default. 

Step 3. Tick SSD Alignment option to accelerate the writing and reading speed of the Samsung SSD, as well as prolong the lifespan. Then click Start Clone to migrate Windows 10 OS to Samsung SSD.

After cloning, you still need to check if it's bootable. Otherwise, you can only choose to reinstall Windows 10 and other items from scratch. Here are 2 methods you can try: 

  • #1: Press F2 or ESC key to enter BIOS and set the Samsung SSD as the first boot device. Then, restart the computer to boot from the cloned Samsung SSD.

  • #2: If your computer has only one hard drive slot, just replace HDD with the Samsung SSD, and then boot from the Samsung SSD. That’s it.

The Epilogue

You can easily migrate Windows 10 to Samsung SSD with the help of  Samsung Data Migration Software or its alternative. But the latest Samsung Magician 8.2.0 removes the Data Migration feature. It does not provide links to older versions.

If you think it's complex, directly try AOMEI Backupper. More importantly, it's s easier and more compatible. With it, you can clone the entire disk or OS only to SSD from Samsung, WD, Seagate, SanDisk, etc., and keep their high performance. 

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