The below information are for use on a Linux GNU system to manage a wndows NFTS drive and/or patition:
Delete or switch Windows swapfile to another drive:
https://theitbros.com/swapfile-sys-windows-10/
copy Windows partition using dd to backup device:
copy whole drive using rysnc to new drive:
https://superuser.com/questions/307541/copy-entire-file-system-hierarchy-from-one-drive-to-another