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Updating Windows and replacing the hard driveChange your operating system and storage device

Updating Windows and replacing the hard driveChange your operating system and storage device

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11-22-2016, 05:29 PM
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I’m trying to upgrade from Windows 7 on a HDD with two partitions. My goal is to switch to Windows 10 while keeping the two partitions, one on each drive. I’m unsure whether I should upgrade to Windows 10 first and then move it to the SSD, or vice versa. I also read that fresh installing Windows 10 with a Windows 7 key doesn’t work, so I’m a bit confused and don’t want to make mistakes.
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11-22-2016, 05:29 PM #1

I’m trying to upgrade from Windows 7 on a HDD with two partitions. My goal is to switch to Windows 10 while keeping the two partitions, one on each drive. I’m unsure whether I should upgrade to Windows 10 first and then move it to the SSD, or vice versa. I also read that fresh installing Windows 10 with a Windows 7 key doesn’t work, so I’m a bit confused and don’t want to make mistakes.

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11-30-2016, 03:52 PM
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Initial upgrade followed by relocation (CLONE NOT MOVE, MOVE WON'T WORK) Reduces SSD writes
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11-30-2016, 03:52 PM #2

Initial upgrade followed by relocation (CLONE NOT MOVE, MOVE WON'T WORK) Reduces SSD writes

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12-02-2016, 08:17 AM
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Reinstalling Windows on an SSD is significantly quicker than transferring from an HDD to SSD, though your preference matters. The final outcome isn't crucial. Choosing the 'save nothing' option ensures a clean setup, even if you skip driver installation or updates during the process. Just remember to enable it before beginning the upgrade.
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12-02-2016, 08:17 AM #3

Reinstalling Windows on an SSD is significantly quicker than transferring from an HDD to SSD, though your preference matters. The final outcome isn't crucial. Choosing the 'save nothing' option ensures a clean setup, even if you skip driver installation or updates during the process. Just remember to enable it before beginning the upgrade.

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