Upgrade Windows 10 and replace the old hard drive with a new one on a fresh computer.

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r7Biel_
Junior Member

01-30-2016, 10:33 PM

#11

It depends on what you mean by "upgrade." If you're referring to reinstalling Windows after deactivating and reactivating, the process might differ. Make sure you back up important data first.

r7Biel_

01-30-2016, 10:33 PM #11

It depends on what you mean by "upgrade." If you're referring to reinstalling Windows after deactivating and reactivating, the process might differ. Make sure you back up important data first.

ionescunelutu
Member

160

01-31-2016, 04:00 AM

#12

I believed a product key functioned solely on one device.

ionescunelutu

01-31-2016, 04:00 AM #12

I believed a product key functioned solely on one device.

Lillmust
Member

153

02-21-2016, 06:55 AM

#13

Upgrade from Win7 to Windows 10 on a new machine. Set up the installation, provide the product code, and everything should work properly. In the unlikely event it fails, the original system may stop working.

Lillmust

02-21-2016, 06:55 AM #13

stuff
Member

173

02-22-2016, 02:04 AM

#14

stuff

02-22-2016, 02:04 AM #14

HIGHS6
Junior Member

02-22-2016, 07:11 AM

#15

You're looking to switch from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 while keeping the same hard drive, and you're considering installing Windows 8.1 again using the original product key. It's possible if you have the correct product key and the hardware remains compatible, but be aware that some features or updates might not be available for older versions on newer systems.

HIGHS6

02-22-2016, 07:11 AM #15

codjy
Member

02-22-2016, 08:03 AM

#16

Yes, I'm confident it works.

codjy

02-22-2016, 08:03 AM #16

Yes, I'm confident it works.

iFitchy
Member

02-27-2016, 12:58 AM

#17

Move the hard drive carefully and try again. If the new HDD isn’t recognized, reinstall 8.1 and then upgrade to 10. It should work.

iFitchy

02-27-2016, 12:58 AM #17

Move the hard drive carefully and try again. If the new HDD isn’t recognized, reinstall 8.1 and then upgrade to 10. It should work.

willie_killer
Member

187

03-19-2016, 04:05 AM

#18

I’ve managed it. From what MS advised, you might need to revert to your older OS and retry the upgrade. This could happen if Windows 10 blocks your key, but that shouldn’t occur.

willie_killer

03-19-2016, 04:05 AM #18

I’ve managed it. From what MS advised, you might need to revert to your older OS and retry the upgrade. This could happen if Windows 10 blocks your key, but that shouldn’t occur.

Kathimaster
Member

127

03-19-2016, 05:15 AM

#19

I spent some time in a tech store fixing computers and frequently handled old product keys.

Kathimaster

03-19-2016, 05:15 AM #19

I spent some time in a tech store fixing computers and frequently handled old product keys.

Kisakiroi
Member

03-20-2016, 03:54 PM

#20

I’ve had to contact Microsoft repeatedly whenever I made changes on my old system, and Whinedoes didn’t cooperate with the updates or I had to reinstall Windows on my device. It’s been frustrating enough.

Kisakiroi

03-20-2016, 03:54 PM #20

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