windows 10 clone

bloodraven · 23 Oct 2022 at 12:17

Ive never had an OEM windows before so this is a 1st for me. I have a OEM based system upstairs but I tend to keep my older systems game worthy. I do not have any more retail win 10 keys but I need to switch the ssd m2 onto another motherboard via a clone to a larger gen 4 ssd. Do you think there will be an issue doing this?

andy_mk3 · 23 Oct 2022 at 12:20

If you’re just cloning the SSD onto a new one to put back in the same system, then no issues at all.

bloodraven · 23 Oct 2022 at 12:22

what if im changing motherboard?

andy_mk3 · 23 Oct 2022 at 12:36

Not to a new motherboard no. Oem keys are tied to the board. You might be able to contact Microsoft to transfer it. Personally I’d just buy a new key for cheap.

bloodraven · 23 Oct 2022 at 18:50

can you use oem without being a builder?