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I have a flash drive with Windows 10, but HomeAP5 mentioned "Yes and no." It said that if you keep your current drive connected, you might later ask why your boot partition is on the old drive, just like other users here. I think I’ll unplug the HDD.
Would reinstalling Windows on the laptop leave a watermark? I’d also need a product key since Windows came pre-installed, but I don’t have one.
It depends on what you mean by "that." If you're referring to a specific action or setting, let me know so I can clarify. Otherwise, running certain tasks might affect whether Windows 10 uses the SSD.
Your Windows will turn on automatically. The activation key is stored in the BIOS. The installer doesn’t request it. A clone is a good choice if you have many files and prefer not to reinstall everything.
You're weighing two paths for your setup. Option one involves a thorough cleanup and reorganization, ensuring the SSD is prioritized in BIOS and all data moves to it. Option two simply uses the flash drive with Windows installed. Both have pros—clean installation vs. convenience. Since you mentioned ease of use and confidence in the simpler route, option two seems more straightforward. Let me know if you'd like more details!
Windows activation remains active after a clean install if it was started at that moment. The USB used for installation isn't bootable like a regular drive; it guides you through creating a fresh Windows installation via the media tool. Even with an existing Windows USB, you must regenerate it using the creation utility to ensure you get the latest version.
You're weighing two paths for your setup. Option one involves a thorough cleanup and reorganization, ensuring the SSD is prioritized in BIOS and all data moves to it. Option two simply uses the flash drive with Windows installed. Both have pros—clean installation vs. convenience. Since you mentioned ease of use and confidence in the simpler route, option two seems more straightforward. Let me know if you'd like more details!
I believe cloning isn't practical for you—it would be too complex. Just remove the HDD, set up Windows on an SSD, start up and then connect your HDD as a secondary drive. Avoid uninstalling from the HDD; it might still be helpful later if you need certain settings or registry entries. Simply erase any files you no longer require.