Install Windows 8.1 on an HDD using an SSD during a fresh installation. Transfer the license accordingly.
Install Windows 8.1 on an HDD using an SSD during a fresh installation. Transfer the license accordingly.
You aim to replace your SSD with a silicon power s55, keeping Windows 8.1 Pro installed while switching to Windows 8.1 on the new drive. You’re unsure about licensing details—whether your license is OEM or if Windows 7 was already installed before upgrading. The goal is a clean install of Windows 8.1 on the SSD and retaining your current Windows 8.1 Pro license.
Download the 8.1 Pro ISO, burn it onto a DVD, insert it into your computer, and start the installation process. Adhere to the instructions, choosing the SSD for Windows installation. This upgrade hasn’t been my experience before, but I think they provided a proof of purchase with a key.