Performing a fresh installation of Windows 10
Performing a fresh installation of Windows 10
You’ll need to prepare your system properly before upgrading. First, ensure you back up important data since you’re moving to a new drive. Then, format the old SSD and install Windows 10 from a clean installation media. After that, reinstall Windows 7 on the new SSD and upgrade it. Regarding the Windows key, yes, you’ll likely need to deactivate it before reactivating it on the new drive to avoid conflicts. There’s no simpler route than these steps.
Set up your SSD before proceeding, input the product key during installation, and confirm you're using version 1511(th2) to ensure proper activation.
Consider disconnecting your HDD before installing Windows 10 on an SSD and reformatting it.
Avoid disabling it unless necessary; instead, proceed with phone activation (Slui 2) since it's a separate drive. Yes, this has happened to me. I recommend turning it off and then installing Windows 7 on the SSD, upgrading to version 10, and performing a clean install or reset.