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Question about the Windows key and its functions.

Question about the Windows key and its functions.

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YoungSquire
Member
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06-15-2021, 10:10 AM
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You're considering a clean installation on your laptop by swapping the HDD for an SSD. You intend to use the Windows installation media from your desktop build, which includes the product key on the bottom of the device. Since both the laptop and the desktop share the same motherboard, you should be able to activate the Windows key during the install process without issues.
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YoungSquire
06-15-2021, 10:10 AM #1

You're considering a clean installation on your laptop by swapping the HDD for an SSD. You intend to use the Windows installation media from your desktop build, which includes the product key on the bottom of the device. Since both the laptop and the desktop share the same motherboard, you should be able to activate the Windows key during the install process without issues.

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julian_PVP
Senior Member
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06-15-2021, 07:04 PM
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The product keys point to the motherboard, not the HDD or SSD.
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julian_PVP
06-15-2021, 07:04 PM #2

The product keys point to the motherboard, not the HDD or SSD.

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ctbranch
Junior Member
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06-17-2021, 12:43 AM
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Sure, just to confirm that.
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ctbranch
06-17-2021, 12:43 AM #3

Sure, just to confirm that.