Setting up fresh Windows 10 on an older computer Upgrading to a new operating system on an existing PC
Setting up fresh Windows 10 on an older computer Upgrading to a new operating system on an existing PC
It doesn't matter. Simply download it for free and save it to a USB drive; the CD is unnecessary. https://www.howtogeek.com/224342/how-to-...indows-10/
It's clear as @quakeguy81 pointed out, what counts is having the Windows key. Unless your machine lacks USB support, which would raise compatibility concerns, you can easily get the operating system for free online. You can download it and install it on a USB drive, which works just as well as installing it on a DVD—though DVDs aren’t ideal for modern OS files. Using a USB drive is probably simpler, especially if you have one available.
I’m not even certain if you can divide the installation media that much...
Connect your storage to the new machine, set up Windows in legacy settings, then swap the drive onto the older system. This method works best for my older, less reliable computers I’ve tried before. Running fresh Windows on outdated AMD models is quite challenging, so linking the drive to the existing OS is my preferred approach.
Thank you for your prompt and useful answers. I successfully resolved the issue with Windows. Appreciate your support!