Need assistance with transferring files on Windows?

Pages (2): 1 2 Next

116

10-24-2016, 07:23 AM

Yes, it should work. You can copy your HDD with a Windows 10 installation and move the SSD to a new PC. Windows 10 won’t get angry—just follow the steps carefully.

mrwalrusman100

10-24-2016, 07:23 AM #1

Yes, it should work. You can copy your HDD with a Windows 10 installation and move the SSD to a new PC. Windows 10 won’t get angry—just follow the steps carefully.

XxKripxDeMoNxX
Senior Member

536

10-24-2016, 07:55 AM

You might need to turn it back on, and whether that succeeds can vary based on the license kind you have.

XxKripxDeMoNxX

10-24-2016, 07:55 AM #2

You might need to turn it back on, and whether that succeeds can vary based on the license kind you have.

Colefusion
Senior Member

382

10-24-2016, 01:06 PM

You won’t have a backup copy of Windows to use for reactivation. If it fails, it will ask you to try again or provide further assistance.

Colefusion

10-24-2016, 01:06 PM #3

You won’t have a backup copy of Windows to use for reactivation. If it fails, it will ask you to try again or provide further assistance.

JamesHond7
Posting Freak

838

10-27-2016, 01:36 AM

Visited this scenario multiple times—usually after acquiring a vital SSD. They often include a complimentary activation key for a disk copy or imaging tool. I used that approach four times before replacing the drives, adjusted the boot sequence in the BIOS, and everything worked smoothly (applied to Windows 7 and 10).

JamesHond7

10-27-2016, 01:36 AM #4

GalaticShadow
Member

10-28-2016, 02:34 PM

What if it's Kingston?

GalaticShadow

10-28-2016, 02:34 PM #5

What if it's Kingston?

EmmaRosie629
Senior Member

459

10-30-2016, 02:10 AM

It can be used without activation under certain conditions, avoiding complete system issues. You may need to provide a new key, or the software can recognize hardware changes linked to your Microsoft account.

EmmaRosie629

10-30-2016, 02:10 AM #6

edzeyzey
Member

10-31-2016, 07:53 PM

Connect your Windows 10 license to your Microsoft account. Once done, you can clone your HDD to an SSD using tools like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS. Both options are free.

edzeyzey

10-31-2016, 07:53 PM #7

Connect your Windows 10 license to your Microsoft account. Once done, you can clone your HDD to an SSD using tools like Macrium Reflect or EaseUS. Both options are free.

mad_manXD
Junior Member

10-31-2016, 10:07 PM

No, you don't need to turn off your Windows 10 version on the original PC and then turn it back on for the copied files. The process works by simply copying the installed version to the new drive without deactivating anything.

mad_manXD

10-31-2016, 10:07 PM #8

maxdu632
Member

210

10-31-2016, 11:32 PM

The update wasn’t necessary once the drive moved to SSD. Just start it up. If you already have the SSD without any cloning tool, you’ll need to purchase one. I can’t suggest a free alternative that functions properly.

maxdu632

10-31-2016, 11:32 PM #9

Tyler_MC
Member

227

11-08-2016, 07:28 PM

#10

Yes, once it's connected, you can continue with the cloning process.

Tyler_MC

11-08-2016, 07:28 PM #10

Yes, once it's connected, you can continue with the cloning process.

Pages (2): 1 2 Next