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Setting up Windows 10 on a new SSD.

Setting up Windows 10 on a new SSD.

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12-20-2016, 04:09 AM
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Hello! You're planning to upgrade to an SSD and perform a fresh Windows install. Since you've already upgraded to Windows 10 on your current drive, you'll need to format the new SSD before installing the operating system. Check if your SSD supports NTFS or exFAT and follow the appropriate formatting steps. If you have a current Windows key, it might still work for installation, but ensure it's compatible with the SSD type. For guidance, look up your SSD model details and the latest Windows installation instructions. Let me know if you need more specifics!
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12-20-2016, 04:09 AM #1

Hello! You're planning to upgrade to an SSD and perform a fresh Windows install. Since you've already upgraded to Windows 10 on your current drive, you'll need to format the new SSD before installing the operating system. Check if your SSD supports NTFS or exFAT and follow the appropriate formatting steps. If you have a current Windows key, it might still work for installation, but ensure it's compatible with the SSD type. For guidance, look up your SSD model details and the latest Windows installation instructions. Let me know if you need more specifics!

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12-20-2016, 12:17 PM
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It seems everything is based on accounts. You should be able to set up your Windows 10 copy smoothly on a brand new SSD.
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12-20-2016, 12:17 PM #2

It seems everything is based on accounts. You should be able to set up your Windows 10 copy smoothly on a brand new SSD.

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12-28-2016, 06:04 AM
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12-28-2016, 09:44 AM
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Consider contacting Microsoft or simply set up Windows 7/8 and upgrade later. @kameshss a fresh install on an SSD may prompt re-activation. It seems SSDs and motherboard changes can disrupt the existing activation process.
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12-28-2016, 09:44 AM #4

Consider contacting Microsoft or simply set up Windows 7/8 and upgrade later. @kameshss a fresh install on an SSD may prompt re-activation. It seems SSDs and motherboard changes can disrupt the existing activation process.

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12-30-2016, 04:01 AM
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Well in any case, the recipient can install the OS on his new SSD without having to worry about activation shenanigans.
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Chipser15
12-30-2016, 04:01 AM #5

Well in any case, the recipient can install the OS on his new SSD without having to worry about activation shenanigans.

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12-30-2016, 04:39 AM
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They’ll prompt for activation again. You just need to ignore certain sections. The process doesn’t depend on HDD or SSD activation. It’s about the motherboard. I verified this with Microsoft. It worked consistently many times.
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12-30-2016, 04:39 AM #6

They’ll prompt for activation again. You just need to ignore certain sections. The process doesn’t depend on HDD or SSD activation. It’s about the motherboard. I verified this with Microsoft. It worked consistently many times.

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01-02-2017, 01:52 PM
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This link points to an image gallery hosted on Imgur. The specific content within the images isn't accessible here.
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01-02-2017, 01:52 PM #7

This link points to an image gallery hosted on Imgur. The specific content within the images isn't accessible here.

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01-02-2017, 09:26 PM
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You don't need to rely on the Windows 10 product key for this process. Just skip a few steps. That's all. If you were already activated before upgrading to Windows 10, it will activate again during your next installation. Whether you use an HDD or SSD, it should work fine.
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01-02-2017, 09:26 PM #8

You don't need to rely on the Windows 10 product key for this process. Just skip a few steps. That's all. If you were already activated before upgrading to Windows 10, it will activate again during your next installation. Whether you use an HDD or SSD, it should work fine.

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