Windows may shut down if you replace too many components.

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sjohns63
Junior Member

10-20-2016, 04:49 PM

Hello, I've funded the necessary upgrades for my computer, covering all major parts such as the GPU, CPU, motherboard, RAM, and power supply. I plan to utilize my old hard drive with it since it contains my work files. Will using Windows 10 deactivate if I switch it back?

sjohns63

10-20-2016, 04:49 PM #1

luluj2015
Member

188

10-24-2016, 09:32 PM

It doesn't work this way, but if I were you, I'd run a fresh install. Is this HDD your boot device? If yes, discard it and switch to an SSD.

luluj2015

10-24-2016, 09:32 PM #2

It doesn't work this way, but if I were you, I'd run a fresh install. Is this HDD your boot device? If yes, discard it and switch to an SSD.

EmilyPlanet
Member

207

11-01-2016, 11:04 AM

Follow these steps to reactivate your Windows 10 system after a hardware change.

EmilyPlanet

11-01-2016, 11:04 AM #3

Follow these steps to reactivate your Windows 10 system after a hardware change.

MrKryp
Senior Member

643

11-01-2016, 08:01 PM

The mainboard is essential. All other components and the operating system are irrelevant. You can also link your activation code to your MS account and simply log in during installation on a new mainboard.

MrKryp

11-01-2016, 08:01 PM #4

Votel185
Member

11-02-2016, 12:18 AM

My storage is a 1-tb Western Digital hard drive.

Votel185

11-02-2016, 12:18 AM #5

My storage is a 1-tb Western Digital hard drive.

Bewerewolf12
Member

157

11-02-2016, 03:32 AM

My second PC starts up from a 640GB WD Black drive, SSDs really speed things up—though HDDs still work fine.

Bewerewolf12

11-02-2016, 03:32 AM #6

My second PC starts up from a 640GB WD Black drive, SSDs really speed things up—though HDDs still work fine.