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The laptop's SSD failed, so it's time to set up Windows on a fresh SSD.

The laptop's SSD failed, so it's time to set up Windows on a fresh SSD.

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Guigui90
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11-06-2021, 12:58 AM
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Hi all,
Yes, you can use your desktop to download and install Windows 11 onto the new SSD. It’s common to prepare the desktop first by initializing the SSD there before transferring it to the laptop.
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Guigui90
11-06-2021, 12:58 AM #1

Hi all,
Yes, you can use your desktop to download and install Windows 11 onto the new SSD. It’s common to prepare the desktop first by initializing the SSD there before transferring it to the laptop.

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11-06-2021, 02:33 AM
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No. Installing on the desktop and transferring the drive to the laptop won't work. This method isn't viable. Set up a Windows 11 installation on a USB drive. Use a fresh drive inside the laptop, boot from the USB, and proceed with the installation on that new drive. How To - Windows 11 clean install tutorial Windows 11 Clean install tutorial is designed to guide you through a clean installation of Windows 11 version 23H2 or later. It can also be used for earlier versions, though some visual differences may exist. forums.
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TeeKay10
11-06-2021, 02:33 AM #2

No. Installing on the desktop and transferring the drive to the laptop won't work. This method isn't viable. Set up a Windows 11 installation on a USB drive. Use a fresh drive inside the laptop, boot from the USB, and proceed with the installation on that new drive. How To - Windows 11 clean install tutorial Windows 11 Clean install tutorial is designed to guide you through a clean installation of Windows 11 version 23H2 or later. It can also be used for earlier versions, though some visual differences may exist. forums.

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