Transferring Windows to a new SSD without cost

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08-29-2016, 01:17 AM

Check if the subject fits this forum. I aim to share only necessary files for booting Windows from a new SSD, at no cost. The AOMEI partition wizard appears to be free, but it doesn’t work as expected.

_SmolKelly_

08-29-2016, 01:17 AM #1

KARLEISHAK
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09-01-2016, 11:09 PM

Transfer only the necessary files to boot Windows from a new SSD, completely free. I attempted AOMEI partition wizard, which is supposed to be free, but it didn’t work.

KARLEISHAK

09-01-2016, 11:09 PM #2

Transfer only the necessary files to boot Windows from a new SSD, completely free. I attempted AOMEI partition wizard, which is supposed to be free, but it didn’t work.

IROOU
Junior Member

09-07-2016, 06:41 AM

Yes, you can reinstall Windows multiple times on the same device since the license is linked to the motherboard.

IROOU

09-07-2016, 06:41 AM #3

Yes, you can reinstall Windows multiple times on the same device since the license is linked to the motherboard.

george_griveas
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09-08-2016, 01:28 PM

I discovered this on Google but haven't tested it yet. The site mentioned a program from Aomei called Backupper, which offered a migration option for Windows 10 to an SSD. It was amusing because the free version let you migrate, but activating it required posting a tweet about the service—something I did right away and then deleted immediately afterward. It seems they removed that requirement, making payment necessary now. Even though I never updated the software, I can still use it for free.

george_griveas

09-08-2016, 01:28 PM #4

gavinom123
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09-18-2016, 10:43 PM

This experience was disappointing; I also tried the program but it ends up costing a lot.

gavinom123

09-18-2016, 10:43 PM #5

This experience was disappointing; I also tried the program but it ends up costing a lot.

HamptonMC
Junior Member

09-19-2016, 12:29 AM

It's a laptop, but it's quite outdated. It was purchased without a Windows key attached. I can't just install an empty SSD and expect it to start up.

HamptonMC

09-19-2016, 12:29 AM #6

It's a laptop, but it's quite outdated. It was purchased without a Windows key attached. I can't just install an empty SSD and expect it to start up.

V4L3N73
Member

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09-19-2016, 03:50 AM

You can still get the key after installing Windows yourself. I replaced my SSD with a new drive and had my activation transferred automatically without any effort from me.

V4L3N73

09-19-2016, 03:50 AM #7

You can still get the key after installing Windows yourself. I replaced my SSD with a new drive and had my activation transferred automatically without any effort from me.

peterphph
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09-20-2016, 05:07 AM

Upgrade to a brand new setup or create an exact duplicate of your storage using macrium reflect free.

peterphph

09-20-2016, 05:07 AM #8

Upgrade to a brand new setup or create an exact duplicate of your storage using macrium reflect free.

TheBozoPlays
Senior Member

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09-20-2016, 01:22 PM

Yes, you're correct. You can reinstall Windows 10. If it was previously activated on that device, it should work again.

TheBozoPlays

09-20-2016, 01:22 PM #9

Yes, you're correct. You can reinstall Windows 10. If it was previously activated on that device, it should work again.

Wolf_Sama16
Junior Member

09-24-2016, 01:49 PM

#10

Topic combined successfully. Let me know your subjects.

Wolf_Sama16

09-24-2016, 01:49 PM #10

Topic combined successfully. Let me know your subjects.