Best SanDisk SSD Data Migration Software: Move All Data Safely

There are many branded SSDs online, SanDisk SSD, Samsung SSD, Crucial SSD, and so on. A part of users like the SanDisk solid-state drive due to its outstanding performance. In order to keep the old data on the SanDisk SSD, you need to clone hard drive to SanDisk SSD. To do this operation, SanDisk SSD cloning software is indispensable.

Best SanDisk migration software for Windows PC

Unlike Crucial SSD and Samsung SSD, SanDisk has no disk migration tool for their SSD. You can only migrate data to SanDisk SSD with the very traditional method - copy and paste. Otherwise, you have no choice but to ask SanDisk SSD data migration software. AOMEI Backupper Professional, the remarkable SSD data migration software for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, is worth a try.

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How to clone HDD to SanDisk SSD (including OS and data)

Follow the steps below to migrate OS and data from HDD to SanDisk SSD safely.

Step 1. Connect SanDisk SSD and backup data

1. Connect SanDisk SSD to your computer via a SATA-to-USB cable or a hard drive enclosure.

2. If your SanDisk SSD is not empty, backup files on it in advance, because the destination disk will be overwritten during the cloning process.

Step 2. Copy HDD to SanDisk SSD

1. Launch SanDisk cloning software - AOMEI Backupper. Then, you can see its concise interface. To migrate all data to SanDisk SSD, click Clone > Disk Clone. 

Tip: To migrate only OS to SanDisk SSD, try the System Clone feature.

2. It will show you the specific window to remind you what you need to do. Here, select the original disk as the source disk. Click Next.

3. Select the SanDisk SSD you connected before as the destination disk, and click Next.

4. In this window, you need to confirm the information of both disks and set up the necessary settings. To make your SanDisk perform at the best state after cloning, it's highly recommended to tick SSD Alignment. Finally, click Start Clone to begin the process.

Helpful Tips:

👉 Edit Partitions: there are 4 options available to help you resize partitions or convert disk types.

• Copy without resizing partitions: It will not resize the partition size.
• Add unused space to all partitions: It will reallocate the unallocated space to each partition of the target disk, appropriate for the disk size.
• Manually adjust partition size: It allows you to extend unallocated space to any partition on the destination disk as you want. 
• Convert the destination disk from MBR (GPT) to GPT (MBR): It helps to convert the partition style of the destination disk if it is different from that of the source disk, clone GPT disk to MBR, for example.

👉 Sector by sector clone: it will copy all the sectors on the hard drive. This option is not recommended if you are cloning a corrupted disk or cloning to a smaller disk, because it will also copy the bad sectors and unused part.

👉 To get larger space, you could choose to clone SSD to larger SSD. While for best performance, it's suggested to clone Windows 10 to NVMe SSD, because NVMe SSD has a much faster transfer speed. 

👉 This software is still an M.2 SSD cloner, thus you can use it to migrate Windows 10 to M.2 SSD, clone M.2 SSD to M.2 SSD, etc.

Step 3. Swap HDD for SanDisk SSD

To make your computer boot from the newly cloned SSD, you need to replace old HDD with SanDisk SSD:

1. Completely power off your computer and unplug it from the power source.

2. Open the back panel (for laptops) or the case (for desktops) using a screwdriver.

3. Remove the existing hard drive (HDD) by unscrewing and carefully disconnecting it.

4. Install the SSD in the same slot where the HDD was, ensuring it's securely fastened in place.

5. Replace the back panel or case cover and reconnect your computer.

6. Power on your system and check for proper SSD recognition.

Summary

If you are looking for prime SanDisk SSD data migration software, AOMEI Backupper can be your ideal choice. Actually, it is not only SanDisk SSD migration software but also a data transfer tool for Samsung SSD, Crucial SSD and other SSD brands. You can use it to clone HDD to Kingston SSD with these simple steps as well.

What’s more, AOMEI Backupper is powerful backup and recovery software. After cloning, you may keep AOMEI Backupper installed and use it to set continuous data protection for your computer. Just give it a shot!

Further reading

1. Why replace HDD with SSD?

SSD (solid state drive) uses new technology and has a faster speed and better properties. After transferring the operating system even all the data on the old hard drive to SSD, the boot time will be shortened, and the performance of computer will be enhanced.

2. Does SanDisk SSD Plus come with cloning software?

No, SanDisk SSD Plus does not come with cloning software. To clone from/to SanDisk SSD Plus, you may turn to third-party cloning tools like AOMEI Backupper.

3. What to do if my computer doesn't recognize SanDisk SSD?

✅Check Hardware Connections

• Verify cables: Ensure the SATA or NVMe connection is securely plugged in. If using a SATA SSD, make sure both the power and data cables are properly connected.
• Try a different port: If using a SATA SSD, try a different SATA port on the motherboard. For NVMe SSDs, ensure the M.2 slot is compatible with the SSD type.

✅Check in Disk Management

Open Disk Management and look for your SSD under the list of drives. If it is not initialized, initialize it as prompted.

✅Update Drivers and Firmware

• Update SSD firmware: Use SanDisk's SSD Dashboard software to check for and install firmware updates. Outdated firmware can prevent your system from recognizing the SSD.
• Update storage drivers: Ensure your chipset, storage, and SATA/NVMe drivers are up to date. You can find these on your motherboard’s or system manufacturer’s website.