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Guide you through transferring your OS to an SSD.

Guide you through transferring your OS to an SSD.

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2wixXpie
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11-02-2016, 07:39 PM
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you're planning to transfer your OS to a 120gb evo ssd for booting. this should be feasible. unplug your main hard drive, install the ssd, and boot from the win8 cd. during the installation, you'll need to enter the product key. regarding your question about the old hard drive key: since it's essentially the same computer with a different drive, the key should still work if you're using the same setup. alternatively, you could reformat the old drive and clone it to the ssd, but be aware that reformatting will prompt for the product key again. if you're unsure, start with the clean install method—it's simpler and more reliable. let me know if you need further clarification. thanks!
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2wixXpie
11-02-2016, 07:39 PM #1

you're planning to transfer your OS to a 120gb evo ssd for booting. this should be feasible. unplug your main hard drive, install the ssd, and boot from the win8 cd. during the installation, you'll need to enter the product key. regarding your question about the old hard drive key: since it's essentially the same computer with a different drive, the key should still work if you're using the same setup. alternatively, you could reformat the old drive and clone it to the ssd, but be aware that reformatting will prompt for the product key again. if you're unsure, start with the clean install method—it's simpler and more reliable. let me know if you need further clarification. thanks!

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Str8KillNit
Junior Member
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11-17-2016, 09:27 AM
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Start fresh, apply the old key. If it fails, contact support.
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Str8KillNit
11-17-2016, 09:27 AM #2

Start fresh, apply the old key. If it fails, contact support.