Restarting Windows 10 Education version
Restarting Windows 10 Education version
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.
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.
Yes, you can follow the same steps when installing Windows on a brand new PC using a media creation tool.
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.