Windows 10: Install of Win 10 from old HDD to new SSD

Discus and support Install of Win 10 from old HDD to new SSD in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My PC has a WD 1 T HDD as the primary drive with Win 10 installed. There is also an 2nd older WD HDD for data storage purposes if ever needed -... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Inthefairway, Oct 26, 2021.

  1. Install of Win 10 from old HDD to new SSD


    My PC has a WD 1 T HDD as the primary drive with Win 10 installed. There is also an 2nd older WD HDD for data storage purposes if ever needed - unlikely.I recently bought a new 500 GB SSD drive. I would like to install my WIN 10 on the new SSD using it as the primary drive.To install on the new SSD, would I unplug the WD 1 T HDD and install the new SSD drive on the MB and then install Win 10 on the SSD.After the above, I assume I then reconnect The WD 1 T HDD. With the OS on the New SSD, will the apps and programs that are on the WD HDD operate or will I have to reinstall them on the new

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    Inthefairway, Oct 26, 2021
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  2. tamzeed Win User

    Upgraded to Win10 in old HDD - Now want to do clean install in new SSD

    Hi All,

    I successfully upgraded from Win 8.1 to Win 10 (both Pro 64-bit) in PC's old HDD. Now I want do a clean install on a brand new SSD. I have a few questions before I buy the SSD.

    1. First off, is it possible to do a clean install of Win 10 in the new SSD especially after I upgraded from Win 8.1 to Win 10 in the old HDD?

    2. If 1 is possible, should I use the Win 10 Media Creation tool to create the ISO
    or just download an untouched Win 10 Pro 64 bit ISO, burn it to a DVD and do a straightforward install?

    3. At any point do I need to enter the Win 10 license key or will the new SSD take the license info from the motherboard during the clean install? I have used a Win 10 license key viewing tool to find
    out what it is.

    4. What happens to the Win 10 in the old HDD? Does it get deactivated on its own?

    5. I only plan to use the SSD and discard the HDD if all is successful.

    Thanks!
     
    tamzeed, Oct 26, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 Installation to new SSD while keeping old HDD

    Installed a new SSD, so my PC now has two drives. Have been running Windows 10 on the old HDD. I want to install Windows 10 on the new SSD. Using the Windows ISO DVD I made there is no choice where to install WIndows 10. I am not sure how to remove Windows
    10 from the old HDD and install it on the SSD to speed up boot.

    I read where you cannot remove Windows 10 from the original HDD. Not sure if that is true.
     
    ChuckDeVries, Oct 26, 2021
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  4. Install of Win 10 from old HDD to new SSD

    Installing Windows on m.2 ssd keeping old hdd

    Hi

    I purchased a new m.2 ssd .I want to install windows 10 on it.But i also want to keep my old hdd for storage (which currently has win 10) .How can I format the old and install win 10 on new ssd?

    Also link the necessary resources and links please.My dell laptop is almost new and i dont want to mess it up.

    Thank you.
     
    MihirLonkar, Oct 26, 2021
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