Transfer the operating system to a new storage device.

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Sertero28
Senior Member

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07-03-2016, 03:56 AM

Hi, I’m setting up a new internal SSD and have a Windows 10 license that’s originally OEM. The system says the license is activated with a digital license tied to your Microsoft account. First, I need to install Windows on this SSD and then apply my product key. Let me walk you through it.

Sertero28

07-03-2016, 03:56 AM #1

xMysticMew
Member

07-10-2016, 08:01 PM

There are many related pieces available online; just search further if needed. It’s usually unnecessary to request a product key since most of your setup remains unchanged.

xMysticMew

07-10-2016, 08:01 PM #2

There are many related pieces available online; just search further if needed. It’s usually unnecessary to request a product key since most of your setup remains unchanged.

kcristan
Senior Member

514

07-12-2016, 12:09 AM

Ensure your login remains active on the associated account.

kcristan

07-12-2016, 12:09 AM #3

Ensure your login remains active on the associated account.

Skeetarr
Member

146

07-12-2016, 01:39 AM

Hello Denisu, switching from HDD to SSD won't affect your current Windows license since you're only moving the drive. You should clone or image your existing OS and install it on the new drive. My recommendation is Acronis True Image 2020, though there might be other free options available. Regards, Elsa Ballerina

Skeetarr

07-12-2016, 01:39 AM #4

catseecoo
Senior Member

662

07-12-2016, 03:28 AM

I’d go for a fresh start. Searching for a YouTube tutorial will help. Many videos walk through the process, though reinstalling drivers can be tedious—still, a clean setup often works better in the long run.

catseecoo

07-12-2016, 03:28 AM #5