Setting up windows using identical keys
Setting up windows using identical keys
Hi, I’m here to help. You’re dealing with a work laptop that’s running slowly and has been upgraded to an SSD. The issue is that it still has a genuine Windows installation, and you’re unsure about transferring it from the old HDD to the new SSD while keeping the original key. Let me explain how you can approach this.
The key is linked to the motherboard, not the drive. A clean installation on the SSD will trigger it automatically. This is for Windows 10.
I explored this subject because a friend is facing the same issue (with a different setup). Here’s what I discovered: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-trans...hard-drive This method involves turning off Windows on the old hard drive and then restarting it onto the new one. I’m not sure if it functions as expected since I haven’t tried it myself.
I’ll give it a shot. It looks promising if it functions that way. Ready to give it a try. How do you confirm the active key? I think I’ve located it, though it has a lot of zeros—probably just a typo.
Sorry I forgot the link! https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help...roduct-key
Upgrading to a new computer often involves replacing the motherboard. This process is necessary if you're not swapping out computers or hardware. It doesn't require turning off the old HDD; simply connect it to a Microsoft account and log in from the new machine to reactivate it. https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help...are-change
No requirement to locate the product key. When the motherboard remains unchanged, no action is necessary. If changes occur, connect a Microsoft account and log in using it on the new device, as indicated in the support link provided.