s about Windows activation (apologies if this isn't the right area)
s about Windows activation (apologies if this isn't the right area)
Review the full registration details with the command "slmgr /dlv". In my case, it was a Windows 8 Ultimate retail key... which I used for upgrading to Windows 10 and then to Windows 11 afterward. A retail key should allow the drive swap to proceed without issues. You can also verify settings > system > activation; you’ll find guidance here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...3fc72b6665 for reactivation tips after hardware changes.