Clone Recovery Partition When Samsung Data Migration Skips It

Samsung Data Migration can move Windows to a Samsung SSD, but some recovery or OEM partitions may not be copied depending on the layout.

Background and causes

Recovery partitions may store WinRE files or factory reset tools. If they are missing, Windows may boot but recovery options may fail later.

• Confirm the exact disk, partition, drive letter, file system, and capacity before changing anything.
• Recover or back up important files before formatting, deleting, converting, or recreating partitions.
• For boot-related changes, check BIOS/UEFI mode and boot order before editing disk layout.

Use Windows built-in tools

Open Disk Management and compare the original disk with the Samsung SSD. Keep the old disk unchanged until the SSD boots and recovery options are verified.

Use Qiling tools for guided steps

Qiling Disk Master

Clone disks or partitions with a visible preview before applying changes.

• Free Download
• Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7,100% Secure

Step 1. Open Qiling Disk Master, choose Clone, and select the clone mode that matches copying the recovery partition to a Samsung SSD.

Step 2. Select the source disk or partition, then choose the destination disk. Confirm that the destination has no needed files.

Step 3. Preview the target layout, keep required EFI or recovery partitions, and click Proceed to start.

Check the result

Boot from the Samsung SSD and run reagentc /info to confirm Windows Recovery Environment status.

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