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Restarting Windows 10 Education version

Restarting Windows 10 Education version

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Riley5101
Junior Member
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07-27-2016, 06:32 PM
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Hi everyone, I recently purchased a new SSD and am planning to install the operating system onto it. I’m curious—if I reset my PC, can I decide where the OS will be loaded from? Additionally, I’d like to keep my Windows license active without purchasing a new one.
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Riley5101
07-27-2016, 06:32 PM #1

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a new SSD and am planning to install the operating system onto it. I’m curious—if I reset my PC, can I decide where the OS will be loaded from? Additionally, I’d like to keep my Windows license active without purchasing a new one.

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ghsuakuo
Junior Member
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08-03-2016, 09:50 AM
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Use a backup solution to capture a complete snapshot of the existing drive, then create an image of the new drive using it.
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ghsuakuo
08-03-2016, 09:50 AM #2

Use a backup solution to capture a complete snapshot of the existing drive, then create an image of the new drive using it.

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Alan4041
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08-03-2016, 10:16 AM
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No, the reset PC option doesn’t let you reinstall Windows on a different storage device. To transfer your operating system, either reinstall it via a media creation tool onto the new drive or clone your current drive using software like macrium reflect free. You’ll keep your activation intact no matter which method you choose.
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Alan4041
08-03-2016, 10:16 AM #3

No, the reset PC option doesn’t let you reinstall Windows on a different storage device. To transfer your operating system, either reinstall it via a media creation tool onto the new drive or clone your current drive using software like macrium reflect free. You’ll keep your activation intact no matter which method you choose.

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karianneGAGA
Member
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08-03-2016, 01:41 PM
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Yes, you can follow the same steps when installing Windows on a brand new PC using a media creation tool.
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karianneGAGA
08-03-2016, 01:41 PM #4

Yes, you can follow the same steps when installing Windows on a brand new PC using a media creation tool.

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Corobizaru
Junior Member
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08-08-2016, 01:52 AM
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Create a bookable USB installer using the creation tool. Power on BIOS and set the USB drive as the first boot device. Proceed with the on-screen steps, press the blue "I don't have a key" prompt when asked for activation. Select your new SSD drive during the installation window.
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Corobizaru
08-08-2016, 01:52 AM #5

Create a bookable USB installer using the creation tool. Power on BIOS and set the USB drive as the first boot device. Proceed with the on-screen steps, press the blue "I don't have a key" prompt when asked for activation. Select your new SSD drive during the installation window.

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tinylizardgg
Junior Member
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08-08-2016, 08:56 AM
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Glad to assist you.
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tinylizardgg
08-08-2016, 08:56 AM #6

Glad to assist you.