I'm trying to clone the drive from my laptop to a new desktop PC, but I'm unable to remove the laptop's drive or use an external enclosure. Is there a way to connect them via USB to clone the drive directly? Or should I just forget about cloning and reinstall everything myself? I really want to keep my saved game files that are hidden away, and manually tracking them down sounds like a hassle.
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Yes, you can clone your laptop drive over USB, but it's a bit tricky. Just make sure you have the right cloning software that supports this kind of setup, and double-check that your desktop's drive shows up as a storage option on your laptop. It should generally work if both devices can communicate properly.
Honestly, using an enclosure would be the easiest and most reliable way to clone your drive. If it's an option at all, that’s the route you should take. Cloning directly over USB can lead to complications due to hardware differences, and it might not work as seamlessly.
While it’s technically possible, I wouldn’t recommend it because your desktop and laptop have different hardware. Instead, why not take this chance to back up your important files? Save those game files in at least two places before moving anything to your new PC. Then you can do a fresh install of Windows on your desktop and restore what you need.
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