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Discussing Windows migration issues

Discussing Windows migration issues

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Dissentient
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06-08-2016, 10:48 AM
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You’ll need to detach Windows from your previous system before transferring the certificate. Simply moving an NVMe drive won’t work—you’ll have to uninstall and reinstall Windows on the new PC, then reapply the certificate there.
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06-08-2016, 10:48 AM #1

You’ll need to detach Windows from your previous system before transferring the certificate. Simply moving an NVMe drive won’t work—you’ll have to uninstall and reinstall Windows on the new PC, then reapply the certificate there.

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06-09-2016, 09:18 PM
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The Windows key is linked to the installation drive, unless it's an OEM setup where it connects to the motherboard, requiring additional steps.
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06-09-2016, 09:18 PM #2

The Windows key is linked to the installation drive, unless it's an OEM setup where it connects to the motherboard, requiring additional steps.

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06-13-2016, 02:58 AM
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Set up the fresh Windows version using the existing key. Should you encounter issues, contact MS—they can provide a different activation code.
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06-13-2016, 02:58 AM #3

Set up the fresh Windows version using the existing key. Should you encounter issues, contact MS—they can provide a different activation code.

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06-13-2016, 09:51 AM
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It really matters. You generally can relocate the drive without problems, but it might cause trouble because of "new hardware." I always log in with my Microsoft account and link the Windows 10 key to my profile, so when I get a new motherboard it just works automatically. That said, having a digital license seems to handle this well too. But I believe that tying your account together—whether by signing in or linking keys—turns it into a digital license, even if I'm not entirely sure.
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06-13-2016, 09:51 AM #4

It really matters. You generally can relocate the drive without problems, but it might cause trouble because of "new hardware." I always log in with my Microsoft account and link the Windows 10 key to my profile, so when I get a new motherboard it just works automatically. That said, having a digital license seems to handle this well too. But I believe that tying your account together—whether by signing in or linking keys—turns it into a digital license, even if I'm not entirely sure.

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