If you're switching from HDD to SSD, you're going to need to transfer your data. For that, cloning is best. Here's how to clone HDD to SSD.

The Acronis KB article that you yourself posted, and everything I've seen, indicates it's due to a difference between HDD and SSD addressing that causes the issue.

Are you still looking for a safe and reliable clone HDD to SSD freeware? Windows doesn’t offer a built-in free SSD cloning tool to migrate a hard disk to another drive.

Check this guide and learn how to effectively clone your HDD onto a new SSD. Enjoy the fast bootups and quick launch apps from the SSD.

Installed a new SSD on your Windows PC and want to migrate Windows to SSD? Here's how to clone Windows to SSD from HDD or old SSD.

If you're switching from HDD to SSD for Windows 11, you're going to need to transfer your data. Here's how to clone HDD to SSD.

The M2 SSD arrives tomorrow and I'd love to just clone the HDD to SSD and then reformat the spinner and keep it for bulk storage.