Disable Windows on an old hard drive

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vaskata05
Member

07-17-2016, 08:43 AM

Hey there, Bas. I see you're having some trouble setting up the PC for your boss. It sounds like you've got a few issues with Windows licenses and storage devices. Let me break it down for you.

First, the license key might be tied to a specific drive or configuration. If the Windows key is already active on the new M.2 SSD, you might need to disable it on the old HDD before booting. Also, make sure the BIOS settings are correctly configured for the new drive. If you're still having trouble accessing the old HDD in BIOS, double-check the boot order and ensure it's set to start from the correct drive. Let me know if you need more details!

vaskata05

07-17-2016, 08:43 AM #1

Joris_J
Junior Member

07-17-2016, 09:49 AM

You don't have to turn off Windows on the old hard drive. Consider contacting Microsoft and activating it by phone.

Joris_J

07-17-2016, 09:49 AM #2

You don't have to turn off Windows on the old hard drive. Consider contacting Microsoft and activating it by phone.

Farcowz
Junior Member

07-17-2016, 12:33 PM

Windows 10? If he has a Microsoft account, it should be easy to log in. If not, reach out to Microsoft via chat or phone to have Windows reactivated.

Farcowz

07-17-2016, 12:33 PM #3

Windows 10? If he has a Microsoft account, it should be easy to log in. If not, reach out to Microsoft via chat or phone to have Windows reactivated.

Medusa1
Junior Member

07-17-2016, 01:54 PM

I reached out to Microsoft support and a 60-year-old woman assisted me. I provided her with my key, and she gave me another one. It’s now working, thank you so much!

Medusa1

07-17-2016, 01:54 PM #4

I reached out to Microsoft support and a 60-year-old woman assisted me. I provided her with my key, and she gave me another one. It’s now working, thank you so much!