Switching retail operating system to a new build with identical SSD
Switching retail operating system to a new build with identical SSD
Hello everyone,
I started right away! My 17-year-old son did his own research and purchased all the parts (using his own money) for his first solo PC build. The only component he’s keeping from the old PC he had about 6-7 years ago is a 1 TB SSD. He has a retail Win 10 OS from his current PC, which I bought when I built it. I’m wondering what steps we need to take before and after the PC is built so he can use his existing SSD and the OS without any problems. Although I’ve built a few PCs in my time, I’m not an expert. I usually turn to PC forums for help with parts and other issues. I know how to assemble everything, but I’ve faced some challenges with software in the past.
Thanks for your advice!
Ron
It’s unlikely this will succeed, regardless of your efforts or desires.
What’s the answer?
Consider selling the old PC in its current state, keeping the operating system intact. Allocate part of the proceeds to purchase a fresh operating system for the new setup.
So there is no way to uninstall or un-dedicate the OS from existing PC?
Microsoft!
An OEM license is linked to its original motherboard.
This is included in the agreement when you receive a $100 license for almost nothing.
DISREGARD: I mistakenly believed OEM differs from the actual retail license.
Also...transferring a drive and OS between different systems often fails, even without licensing problems.
You can move the license to a new PC.
Connect your Windows license to your MS account.
Verify the license appears in account.microsoft.com.
Perform a clean installation of Windows (using the same version and edition) on the new device.
Sign in with your MS account and ensure administrative rights are enabled.
Utilize the activation troubleshooter to transfer the license to the new PC, especially after hardware modifications.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-ac...are-change
The OS is NOT an OEM product. I purchased it for his current PC when I installed it 6-7 years ago. My idea was to transfer the OS I already have a key for, format his existing SSD, and we should be fine. If that isn't feasible, then I'll let him know he needs a new OS.
And somehow I overlooked the "retail" license.
Yes, the process mentioned should function.
I was considering an OEM option.