Install Windows by moving an SSD to a new PC
Install Windows by moving an SSD to a new PC
Hi,
I set up a new PC but don’t have a USB drive. Can I install Windows onto my new SSD by using the old rig as a source, then transfer that SSD to the new PC? Or should I use the old SSD as a USB drive and run Windows installation files directly on it, installing from there when I boot up? I understand buying a USB is an option but I’d rather avoid waiting five hours.
Usually not. Variations in motherboards can disrupt the registry in Windows, leading to blue screens or strange issues. You might face ghost problems until you perform a fresh installation using only the new components. It usually takes a short time.
You can, but it's really not advisable since it's a very bad approach. Windows attempts to make up for mistakes like these, but often it fails to boot or—worse still—everything appears normal while you face frustrating performance or stability issues for months. Windows isn't built to handle such modular compromises.