Windows 10: Media creation tool on an SSD/HDD partition?

Hi,


I have used the windows media creation tool in the past with a USB stick to install a fresh copy of Windows 10.


However I was wondering if it was possible to do the same thing with an SSD or HDD partition, so that if I were to install the drive to a new machine, the machine would be able to boot to that partition, and install windows to that same drive? Assuming that the machine in question has already had Windows on it previously.


Thanks!

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Media creation tool

Hi,

We would like to know more about this concern. Kindly answer the following:

• Any changes made on the computer prior to this concern?
• Is this the first time that you encountered this problem?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• May we know the reason why you want to download Media Creation Tool?

 

Upgrading from HDD to SSD on Windows 10

Hi,

I am planning to upgrade my current HDD (on my laptop) to a Samsung Evo SSD and I have some queries regarding the process. I am aware of the whole media creating process but I'd just wanna know if there would be any activation issues. I believe these are
the steps involved.

1. Download the media creation tool. (Please confirm which one)

2. Replace HDD by SSD.

3. Boot from USB Drive and install on SSD. (It should not ask for a license)

4. Install all drivers.

Is this it? Did I miss any step?

Thank you

 

Media creation tool keeps running into an error

I get the same error 0x80070456 0xA0019 when using media creation tool to update to release 1607 from 1511. Laptop = Lenovo X230, 3 partitions on 256 Gb SSD, C:\ has 80 Gb free. I set the creation tool to USB.