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Yes, you can redownload on an SSD.

Yes, you can redownload on an SSD.

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Mitchell006
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08-26-2016, 05:43 PM
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Sorry about the vagueness, I get it. Your Windows 10 version runs smoothly on your HDD, but you're thinking about switching to an SSD. You used a USB and key to install it, but the setup wasn't standard. You can still try installing it on your SSD—just follow the official installation steps provided by Microsoft, and make sure to use the correct installation media. If you need help with that process, let me know!
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Mitchell006
08-26-2016, 05:43 PM #1

Sorry about the vagueness, I get it. Your Windows 10 version runs smoothly on your HDD, but you're thinking about switching to an SSD. You used a USB and key to install it, but the setup wasn't standard. You can still try installing it on your SSD—just follow the official installation steps provided by Microsoft, and make sure to use the correct installation media. If you need help with that process, let me know!

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08-26-2016, 11:52 PM
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After turning on Windows, the Microsoft servers recognize your setup so you can reinstall on the same hardware. Small changes like RAM, GPU, or storage type don’t affect this process and it will restart automatically.
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08-26-2016, 11:52 PM #2

After turning on Windows, the Microsoft servers recognize your setup so you can reinstall on the same hardware. Small changes like RAM, GPU, or storage type don’t affect this process and it will restart automatically.

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09-09-2016, 08:34 AM
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You're welcome! That means a lot.
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09-09-2016, 08:34 AM #3

You're welcome! That means a lot.

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09-16-2016, 09:51 AM
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You can transfer your HDD to an SSD without any setup. If your HDD is larger than the SSD (which is common), align the boot partition size with the SSD. Then perform the cloning process. A fresh installation on the new drive will be faster and more reliable, though it may require reinstalling some apps. Usually, a storage change doesn<|pad|> can’t cause activation issues—just contact Microsoft to reset your license if needed. I’ve done this several times.
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09-16-2016, 09:51 AM #4

You can transfer your HDD to an SSD without any setup. If your HDD is larger than the SSD (which is common), align the boot partition size with the SSD. Then perform the cloning process. A fresh installation on the new drive will be faster and more reliable, though it may require reinstalling some apps. Usually, a storage change doesn<|pad|> can’t cause activation issues—just contact Microsoft to reset your license if needed. I’ve done this several times.

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