Migrate Windows 10 From Old to New Laptop, Possible?
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 Oct 14 2015, 04:28 PM, updated 11y ago
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Recently, my laptop died on me.
So, I plan to buy a new laptop with NO SSD/HDD and OS. And then I will move my previous SSD (contains Windows 10 - upgraded from Windows 8.1) to the new laptop and act as my primary drive. Possible? |
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Oct 14 2015, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(qt2100 @ Oct 14 2015, 04:33 PM) OEM or Box version of your Win 8.1? Previously, i bought Windows 8.1 from a seller from Lelong.com. OEM? If it is OEM, it is not legal to do so  http://www.lelong.com.my/windows-8-pro-8-1...7-01-Sale-I.htm This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Oct 14 2015, 04:51 PM |
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Oct 14 2015, 04:53 PM
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QUOTE(XmarkDaSpot @ Oct 14 2015, 04:37 PM) definitely the activation will reset due to hardware changes. One stupid question. I now have the Windows 8.1 activation key. How I can get the Windows 10 key?you need to reactivate it again. but you don't have the windows 10 key. so here's the possible solution. 1. install windows 8.1 on your new laptop and activate it. 2. upgrade it to windows 10. 3. to ensure everything smooth, clean install windows 10, no need key, skip windows key during installation, because in step 2, you already activated the windows 10 on your new laptop, microsoft keep a record on their server, you no need to reactivate again next time when format pc. (you can ignore this step if you lazy or feel not necessary.) |
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Oct 15 2015, 10:27 PM
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Thanks guys for all the awesome feedbacks!
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