Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “Clone an HDD to an SSD with Acronis True Image”.
In this video we will walk you through the cloning process, using the Acronis cloning software that is included in select Kingston SSD products.. Before we begin, we want to ensure our SSD is properly connected to your system. For Desktop users. You can install your Kingston SSD in your system before the cloning process. For help with installation. Please refer to your system’s user manual or view our Step-By-Step SSD desktop installation, video in the description below. For notebook users, an external USB SSD enclosure may be required for this cloning process..
If you have one connect the enclosure to your notebook before starting the cloning process.. Now that the hard part is over, the first thing we’ll need to do is download the Acronis software.. This link can be found on the Acronis Activation Key card included in select Kingston products.
From there simply click on the Download Acronis link to start the download.. Once this is finished, locate the Acronis, True Image, Application and double-click the file to begin the installation. Click on the Install button to proceed. Once the installation is complete, click on Start Application. After accepting the License agreement, you’ll be asked to enter in your 16-character activation key located on the included Acronis Key card that came with your new Kingston SSD.. After successfully entering in the activation key, you will be asked to sign into your Acronis account..
If you do not have an account, click on the “ Create Account” link to get started. You’ll need to provide your name, Email address and a password. Once you’ve entered in this information.
Click on the “ Create Account” Button. You’ll be sent an email to confirm your account was created.. Now that we’ve completed the Acronis setup, we can now proceed to the Cloning process.. Please ensure your new Kingston SSD is properly connected to your system and the Acronis cloning. Software is launched before proceeding. Under Tools select, “ Clone Disk and the Clone Disk wizard will appear to guide you through the process.
Select “ Automatic” and click “ Next” to continue.. Here you will choose the source disk or the disk. Your Operating system is on., It’s very important to make sure that you’re, selecting the correct source disk. Using the wrong source disk could result in permanent data loss, and you definitely don’t want that.. Once you’ve checked and double-checked that you have the proper drive selected as your source, disk click “ Next” to continue. Here you’re going to want to choose your new Kingston SSD as the destination disk..
Please note: If your destination disk contains data, you may see a warning. Appear. Confirm that you’ve selected the proper source and destination drives and continue only if you’re, confident that you no longer need the data located on the destination disk..
Once you have your destination disk selected click Next to continue.. Next, we will choose our cloning method.. If you plan to replace the current operating system disk with your new Kingston SSD, please select the “ To replace a disk on this machine” option..
Then click Next to continue.. A summary screen will now appear displaying the new partition structure of the SSD drive.. The original partition size will be automatically scaled based on the new SSD size., For example, if the new drive is smaller in size than the original hard drive, the partitions will shrink accordingly.. If the new drive is larger than the original hard drive, then the partitions will be enlarged. Proportionally. Select Proceed to continue.
At this point, you’re going to need to restart your computer, so the Cloning process can continue.. Now that the cloning process is complete, you are now ready to use your new Kingston SSD drive.. For Desktop users.
Your system will be configured with two bootable devices.. You must enter your system’s BIOS and set the Boot priority so that the SSD will be the first device. The system will boot from.
For notebook users. You are now ready to disconnect the USB enclosure and install the new SSD into your notebook. For installation guidance. Please refer to your Notebook’s user manual or view our step-by-step SSD Hardware, notebook installation in the description below. Thanks for watching .