Transitioning from Windows 8.1 Pro to Windows 10 involves updating your system and ensuring compatibility.

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Baconmastr
Member

151

09-08-2016, 11:06 AM

Consider switching to Windows 10 and preparing your storage setup. You can download the OS and use your Windows 8.1 activation key. For a fresh installation on the larger drives, plan accordingly. The 256GB drive can stay in your HTPC build instead of the PC.

Baconmastr

09-08-2016, 11:06 AM #1

Leyvis
Junior Member

09-12-2016, 03:52 AM

You won't receive a new key when upgrading, and your old Windows keys won't function anymore.

Leyvis

09-12-2016, 03:52 AM #2

You won't receive a new key when upgrading, and your old Windows keys won't function anymore.

PisulasRule
Senior Member

676

09-12-2016, 07:15 PM

It seems you need to move from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, and you'll receive a new activation key for the updated version to install fresh.

PisulasRule

09-12-2016, 07:15 PM #3

It seems you need to move from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, and you'll receive a new activation key for the updated version to install fresh.

Qaede
Member

09-12-2016, 10:57 PM

Ensure your system is updated before proceeding, as registration in their database is required followed by a clean installation.

Qaede

09-12-2016, 10:57 PM #4

Ensure your system is updated before proceeding, as registration in their database is required followed by a clean installation.

Fynero
Member

195

09-12-2016, 11:10 PM

Avoid running raids on SSDs—it doesn’t really add value. Also, you won’t receive a trim. You’ll likely need to install eight initially before upgrading.

Fynero

09-12-2016, 11:10 PM #5

Avoid running raids on SSDs—it doesn’t really add value. Also, you won’t receive a trim. You’ll likely need to install eight initially before upgrading.

Willhermina
Member

09-13-2016, 03:21 AM

You're weighing two paths: upgrade the existing 256GB drive to Windows 10 and reinstall it on the 2x512, or install Windows 8.1 on the 2x512 and then upgrade it. Which option suits your needs best?

Willhermina

09-13-2016, 03:21 AM #6

You're weighing two paths: upgrade the existing 256GB drive to Windows 10 and reinstall it on the 2x512, or install Windows 8.1 on the 2x512 and then upgrade it. Which option suits your needs best?

Every_Day_Nerd
Junior Member

09-13-2016, 08:25 AM

I’d attempt the clean Win8.1 setup on the fresh drives initially, keeping your existing drive available for a functional installation if needed.

Every_Day_Nerd

09-13-2016, 08:25 AM #7

I’d attempt the clean Win8.1 setup on the fresh drives initially, keeping your existing drive available for a functional installation if needed.