Should I Install my Operating System on my SSD or HDD?

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Jerry· Answered on Jan 05, 2024

You'd better install the operating system (OS) on the SSD and everything else on the HDD.

You should install the OS on the SSD because SSD is much better in read and write speeds. Your OS will boot faster than it was on HDD. Besides, your gaming experience will be much better, and editing videos will be quicker. Your PC can load apps almost instantly. That said, if you perform any OS-related tasks requiring retrieving data from a drive, it will be faster on the SSD instead of the HDD.

For most purposes, hard drives are sufficient in sequential read and write speed, so storing large files on the HDD is perfectly fine. These large files can be photos, videos, or documents. These files don't require many resources, so they can work fine on an HDD. It is exactly why most backup drives are built using an HDD.

If you want to install OS on a new SSD, there are several ways out. For example, you can create a Windows system image on the SSD. At this time, you can use professional backup software, like EaseUS Todo Backup, to help you finish the job.

EaseUS Todo Backup is an all-in-one backup and recovery tool for Windows 11/10/8/7. It can help you to back up your systems, files, disks, partitions, etc. Besides, it allows you to install Windows on a new SSD without a USB and clone a hard drive. More importantly, it can provide 250G free cloud storage and a security zone to protect your data. It is an excellent utility to help you install OS on an SSD.

Install your OS on the SSD for a faster experience with your computer, but do remember to make frequent backups. EaseUS Todo Backup can help you install Windows OS on the SSD and back up the external hard drives, including SSDs and HDDs. Just try!