F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems You can reinstall Windows on a second drive by creating a bootable USB or DVD and following the installation steps.

You can reinstall Windows on a second drive by creating a bootable USB or DVD and following the installation steps.

You can reinstall Windows on a second drive by creating a bootable USB or DVD and following the installation steps.

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ivakabgbg
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01-14-2016, 06:06 AM
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I recently installed an SSD and cleared some files to free space for transferring data. I accidentally deleted something I shouldn’t have, which caused Windows to refuse booting from my hard drive. I discovered a Windows 8.1 disc and placed it on the SSD, but without an activation key, I want to access the licensed version. How can I reinstall or activate Windows on this drive?
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ivakabgbg
01-14-2016, 06:06 AM #1

I recently installed an SSD and cleared some files to free space for transferring data. I accidentally deleted something I shouldn’t have, which caused Windows to refuse booting from my hard drive. I discovered a Windows 8.1 disc and placed it on the SSD, but without an activation key, I want to access the licensed version. How can I reinstall or activate Windows on this drive?

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01-14-2016, 07:08 AM
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Because you're planning to switch to an SSD, start by installing Windows on it. Then install a portable Linux distribution and store it on a USB drive. After that, boot from the USB and transfer the files you wish to retain onto your SSD.
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01-14-2016, 07:08 AM #2

Because you're planning to switch to an SSD, start by installing Windows on it. Then install a portable Linux distribution and store it on a USB drive. After that, boot from the USB and transfer the files you wish to retain onto your SSD.

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