Have a question about the operating system?
Have a question about the operating system?
You'd need to mount the drive and reinstall the operating system.
Essentially, you must verify that all the connection points match.
Create an ISO file on a USB stick, power down the computer, restart it while deleting it, then select installing the ISO onto your preferred drive during setup. This will format it during the installation. Note: you may need to search online for this step—it could be incorrect.
You’re referring to the process of installing a new operating system on a 2.5-inch hard drive, which requires reformatting it first.
For your situation, you must purchase a Windows license. The one included with your laptop isn’t transferable, though it’s quite affordable and gives you a laptop at a reduced cost.