Is it secure to reinstall the original OEM drive on a new storage device?
Is it secure to reinstall the original OEM drive on a new storage device?
TheMightyElf
07-25-2016, 03:46 AM #1I purchased a new SSD for my PC and aimed to back up all my files by cloning the old HDD. I managed to do it, though it wasn’t ideal. Over time, Windows began behaving strangely—like refusing to sleep or failing to launch Defender. When I checked for updates, the error code 0x80070424 appeared, and the update page indicated everything was up to date as of May 15, 2019. I didn’t reinstall the SSD because I was using an OEM version of Windows 10 Pro and feared it might conflict with the new hardware. My copy from G2A worked after activation via a call to support, and it’s now active. However, I’m curious—will reinstalling Windows reactivate the OEM key? Or will it remain inactive since the PC wasn’t purchased from a retail store? Also, does my Microsoft account still manage the digital license? Thanks for your help. P.S. The Windows license is tied to my Microsoft account.
angelcake_11
07-25-2016, 10:21 AM #2MS aren't dangerous. They don't try to force customers into paying ransoms just because they need a new drive for their machine. It should work smoothly, and if it doesn't respond, they should reach out and it will activate. Disclaimer. I can't represent MS directly, but I'm pretty sure it'll be fine.
