Whether you're upgrading from an old HDD or picking up a better SSD, you can simply transfer your existing Windows installation to the new drive without reinstalling everything.

Our guide will walk you through the complete step-by-step process of buying, installing, and formatting a new budget-focused SSD for your Windows desktop.

How do I install Windows on a SSD instead of HDD? To set up Windows on an SSD instead of HDD, connect the SSD and a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files.

Laptops are ideal candidates for solid state drives: These drives are more rugged and shock resistant than standard hard drives, since they have no moving parts.