Install Retail Windows on new SSD.

[WxM_IeuaN]

Hellloo!

Basically I am looking at upgrading to an SSD and I want to do a clean install of Windows 7. I have Full Retail Home Premium. I read on the net that I need to deactivate the product key before installing it on the new SSD? Anyone know if I need to do this? Or do I need to re format the old HDD before installing fresh on the SSD? Or can I simply swap the HDD for the SSD and install on the SSD using the same product key without touching the copy that's on the HDD?

Thanks guyss!

 

[CaptainCrash]

I read on the net that I need to deactivate the product key before installing it on the new SSD?

No.

Or do I need to re format the old HDD before installing fresh on the SSD?

No.

Or can I simply swap the HDD for the SSD and install on the SSD using the same product key without touching the copy that's on the HDD?

Yes.

 

[gareth170]

you should format the old HDD if u want to do it by the license rules