Windows 10: Moving pre-installed windows from one pc to another

Discus and support Moving pre-installed windows from one pc to another in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I've got hp 8300 computer that came with pre-installed windows 10 and I'm getting new computer that has clean wiped ssd with no OS. Can I move... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by konij, Jul 5, 2020.

  1. KONIJ
    konij Win User

    Moving pre-installed windows from one pc to another


    Hi,


    I've got hp 8300 computer that came with pre-installed windows 10 and I'm getting new computer that has clean wiped ssd with no OS.

    Can I move my hp windows license to new computer?


    Thanks

    :)
     
    konij, Jul 5, 2020
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  2. TRWOV
    TRWOV Win User

    Good guide for moving Windows 8.1 to another board

    If you have a retail key you can generalize your current installation, it will remove drivers and device IDs so that you can move the disc to another motherboard without Windows freaking out.

    Sysprep (Generalize) a Windows installation

    step by step guide: Transfer your Windows 7 installation to a new PC

    the guide is for W7 but applies to W8 as well. Use "Method one".
     
    TRWOV, Jul 5, 2020
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  3. STINGER608
    stinger608 Win User
    Good guide for moving Windows 8.1 to another board

    I wonder if this would be the best idea for changing hard drives as well. I am going to be going from a mechanical hard drive to an SSD in the next couple of weeks.
    Do the generalize with 8.1, shut down, make an image on an external drive, and then install the SSD.
     
    stinger608, Jul 5, 2020
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  4. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User

    Moving pre-installed windows from one pc to another

    Good guide for moving Windows 8.1 to another board

    Thx you alot TRWOV it works perfecly, i can even reboot, now and i installed all Intel drivers again, and removed some old RST and so on *Toast :toast:
     
    puma99dk|, Jul 5, 2020
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