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The way I change my internal laptop HDD is by taking the original C: out of the laptop and installing a new HDD in the laptop.
Then hook up the original via USB and boot up Clonezilla on a CD.
I clone the original C: back onto the new internal HDD.
When finished I disconnect the original and reboot from the new internal C:
I never have issues using this method.
Clonezilla is free and an excellent 1:1 clone tool.
Every few years I upgrade the internal HDD to avoid failures and keep the original in case I need to revert back.
Also, a great way to keep a backup copy of the HDD.
I've used Macrium in the past but I much prefer Clonezilla.
Don't know if this helps.
RB
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