Migrate my old hard drive to my new SDD drive with them both install in my desktop

hi is it possible to migrate my old hard drive to my new SDD drive with them both install in my desktop at the same time? also where can I download the software? I cant find any on SanDisk website Thanks

yes you can migrate with both the SSD and HDD connected internally to your desktop. SanDisk offers a one time use cloning software for free in the SSD Dashboard. Use the link below to install the SSD Dahboard and on the Tool tab there will be an option for Apricorn cloning software.
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15108

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