Moving SSD with W10 into New Build

Hanz · 29 Nov 2020 at 16:40

Hi Guys,

I have just bought a load of components for a new build. I very recently had a HDD with the OS die on me which i replaced with a 1tb SSD and a new installation of W10.

My question is: can I move my SSD into my new build or will i need to purchase a new windows key?

Also, what would be problems associated with doing this?

Thanks,

Donnie Fisher · 29 Nov 2020 at 17:12

Windows seems mostly tiied to the motherboard and whether that remains it not.

Simple way to find out is to build, boot and see what happens... It'll not break, it'll just whine about being not activated.... Which of you already have a valid license you want to transfer then it's a phone call to sort.

Hanz · 2 Dec 2020 at 22:17

I will try it and let you know how it goes!

Thanks

Nutella33 · 3 Dec 2020 at 12:18

Just ring up and do as the robot says for reactivation. you confirm its only installed on one (this current) computer and then there are two ridiculously long codes you need to chuck in to authenticate it

something daft already!! · 3 Dec 2020 at 12:23

Check which license you have. OEM can't be moved but retail can.

Hanz · 4 Dec 2020 at 18:06

I literally didnt have to do a thing, just plugged in and it did its thing and works fine. Thanks guys