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davachio
Member
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05-13-2016, 06:28 PM
#1
I’ve placed an order for a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM to upgrade my system. I’m planning to reinstall Windows 10 Home onto my SSD, which already has a copy installed. Before swapping the hardware, I want to prepare the SSD for the fresh installation. Should I boot from the USB drive labeled “Windows 10 Home USB” and then format or partition it?
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davachio
05-13-2016, 06:28 PM #1

I’ve placed an order for a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM to upgrade my system. I’m planning to reinstall Windows 10 Home onto my SSD, which already has a copy installed. Before swapping the hardware, I want to prepare the SSD for the fresh installation. Should I boot from the USB drive labeled “Windows 10 Home USB” and then format or partition it?

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coollady888
Junior Member
6
05-19-2016, 12:51 AM
#2
Yup. Your Win10 key is noted first, as you're setting up a new machine.
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coollady888
05-19-2016, 12:51 AM #2

Yup. Your Win10 key is noted first, as you're setting up a new machine.

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BHLxNJx
Posting Freak
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05-19-2016, 09:44 AM
#3
No new Windows setup required for each update
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BHLxNJx
05-19-2016, 09:44 AM #3

No new Windows setup required for each update

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LorrenK
Senior Member
703
05-19-2016, 11:18 AM
#4
It's not necessary, but it helps you avoid DDU and similar issues.
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LorrenK
05-19-2016, 11:18 AM #4

It's not necessary, but it helps you avoid DDU and similar issues.

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AboooDy919
Member
207
05-20-2016, 10:26 AM
#5
I've observed many individuals facing difficulties when transitioning to a new board.
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AboooDy919
05-20-2016, 10:26 AM #5

I've observed many individuals facing difficulties when transitioning to a new board.

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x_roow_x
Junior Member
13
05-22-2016, 01:35 AM
#6
This process isn't about Windows 10 itself. To move a key to new equipment, you need to sign in using your Microsoft account. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-ac...are-change
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x_roow_x
05-22-2016, 01:35 AM #6

This process isn't about Windows 10 itself. To move a key to new equipment, you need to sign in using your Microsoft account. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-ac...are-change

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kohiplays
Member
155
05-22-2016, 06:09 AM
#7
Ensure windows operate smoothly to avoid ongoing problems later.
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kohiplays
05-22-2016, 06:09 AM #7

Ensure windows operate smoothly to avoid ongoing problems later.

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louis139
Junior Member
5
05-26-2016, 02:05 AM
#8
I don’t have a Microsoft account and have used W10 on two main boards plus three different drives. I’m just using my old W7 key or the one from the registry.
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louis139
05-26-2016, 02:05 AM #8

I don’t have a Microsoft account and have used W10 on two main boards plus three different drives. I’m just using my old W7 key or the one from the registry.

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AGLOS6
Member
184
05-26-2016, 05:59 AM
#9
However, you'll need to create a Microsoft account, and for me, I already have several accounts set up.
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AGLOS6
05-26-2016, 05:59 AM #9

However, you'll need to create a Microsoft account, and for me, I already have several accounts set up.

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Artur630
Member
168
05-26-2016, 01:58 PM
#10
But not everyone uses the same method at once, right? You simply react using your previous key. It’s simpler to link the key to an account so you won’t lose it or keep it tied to your old motherboard. When it’s connected to an account, you can turn it off on older systems if needed, allowing it to work with a new setup. If it becomes stuck on the old system (as some people experience), activating the new one will be tough unless you rebuild the old one and force it off, or switch to a fresh Windows copy.
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Artur630
05-26-2016, 01:58 PM #10

But not everyone uses the same method at once, right? You simply react using your previous key. It’s simpler to link the key to an account so you won’t lose it or keep it tied to your old motherboard. When it’s connected to an account, you can turn it off on older systems if needed, allowing it to work with a new setup. If it becomes stuck on the old system (as some people experience), activating the new one will be tough unless you rebuild the old one and force it off, or switch to a fresh Windows copy.

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