No, you won't need to reactivate your Windows installation when cloning to an SSD.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems No, you won't need to reactivate your Windows installation when cloning to an SSD.

Alex_123PvP
Junior Member

05-06-2016, 03:01 AM

Hello! I recently installed a Samsung SSD (850 EVO 250GB) to replace my old boot drive. I just completed cloning my data using the Samsung migration tool. I’m curious—should I disable Windows installation on the original drive before switching to the new SSD? Since my product key isn’t an OEM and I’m running Windows 10 Home 64-bit, do I need to deactivate it first? Thank you!

Alex_123PvP

05-06-2016, 03:01 AM #1

TanysToy
Junior Member

05-06-2016, 04:44 AM

The setup is linked to your device's specifications, so switching the OS installation medium won't influence your license activation.

TanysToy

05-06-2016, 04:44 AM #2

The setup is linked to your device's specifications, so switching the OS installation medium won't influence your license activation.

SpYBr
Junior Member

05-22-2016, 10:36 AM

Linked to your hardware setup in a specific way—likely through your motherboard. You're replacing it with new components, including an SSD.

SpYBr

05-22-2016, 10:36 AM #3

Linked to your hardware setup in a specific way—likely through your motherboard. You're replacing it with new components, including an SSD.

haczykow
Member

178

05-22-2016, 12:12 PM

It seems the issue is mostly related to the CPU and motherboard. Swapping them should trigger a license reactivation via Microsoft Support.

haczykow

05-22-2016, 12:12 PM #4

It seems the issue is mostly related to the CPU and motherboard. Swapping them should trigger a license reactivation via Microsoft Support.

zamys
Senior Member

690

06-06-2016, 09:13 AM

Thanks!

zamys

06-06-2016, 09:13 AM #5

Thanks!

Pyromax33
Member

193

06-13-2016, 08:30 PM

If there is a hardware change then you may need to, sometimes it happens others it doesn't

Pyromax33

06-13-2016, 08:30 PM #6

If there is a hardware change then you may need to, sometimes it happens others it doesn't