Solved: Paragon Migrate OS to SSD Not Working
Paragon Migrate OS to SSD Not Working
Paragon's OS migration to an SSD can sometimes fail or get stuck, but the issue can be resolved by identifying and addressing the root causes, such as outdated software, incorrect settings, or hardware incompatibilities.
1. Bad sectors/blocks or some service wrong setting in the hard disk. Run the "CHKDSK" command to find and fix errors.
2. Paragon only allows the same disk layout between source and destination, meaning you can't migrate from MBR to GPT or vice versa, but only within the same type (MBR to MBR or GPT to GPT).
3. The target disk isn't formatted. Please choose a formatted and empty SSD disk as the destination.
4. The boot files and OS on different disk before migrating.
5. You have excluded system folders from the migration process. Don't do that.
6. To resolve the issue with VSS not being able to access the volume directory and receiving the "Bad parameter or function" message, which can be caused by a failed Paragon migrate OS to SSD process, you can run the Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the command "icacls /grant system:f" in the Command Prompt. This command grants the necessary permissions to the system to access the volume directory. The command should be run in the specific volume root directory, for example, "D:\". This should resolve the issue and allow VSS to access the volume directory.
Workaround to "Paragon Migrate OS to SSD not working"
If the solutions mentioned above don't work for you, it's recommended to switch to an alternative. A handy partition manager named Qiling Disk Master Professional is a great choice, as its "Migrate OS to SSD Wizard" can effectively bypass Paragon migrate OS to SSD freeze problem, and the hot clone method even supports users to keep the system running during the whole migration.
Step 1: Download best Paragon Migrate OS to SSD alternative-Qiling Disk Master and launch the program.
Step 2: Select "Migrate OS" under the "Tools" tab page, in the next window choose "Next" to continue.
Step 3: A window pops up, select an unallocated space on the SSD disk (here is Disk 2) as the target, then hit "Next".
Tip: Before clicking "Next", ensure the selected disk has an unallocated space, which is a necessary condition. If the SSD disk doesn't have an unallocated space, you can resize the partition to create one.
Step 4: Resize partition, specify the size and the location of the partition being created. Partition Assistant will calculate the size of system files, ensuring the destination disk space can accommodate these files.
Step 5: Preview these operations and the changes on Disk 2. Then click "Proceed" to migrate OS to SSD.
Step 6: You will get a note that will be lost data in SSD or HDD, then press "Yes".
After migrating your OS to an SSD, you'll need to disconnect the original disk or swap the connection ports, then boot from the SSD.
Summary
The Paragon migrate OS to SSD not working problem can be resolved, and Qiling Disk Master offers additional features to manage disks in Windows 11/10/8/7, such as partition recovery and allocation of free space between partitions, with a server version also available.