Windows 10: Activate Windows 10 on SSD

Discus and support Activate Windows 10 on SSD in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi there, I bought an SSD and downloaded Windows 10 new on it. It was the free version so it's not activated of course. I'm been running it like... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by TanTheTiger, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Activate Windows 10 on SSD


    Hi there,


    I bought an SSD and downloaded Windows 10 new on it. It was the free version so it's not activated of course.

    I'm been running it like this for 2 years.

    But I do have an activated Windows 10 on an old hard drive.

    How can I go about activating it on my SSD? Considering I already own it on this old hard drive. The old hard drive is plugged into the computer with the SSD

    :)
     
    TanTheTiger, Aug 12, 2020
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    How long did you wait for activation?
    When I re-installed with a fresh install... it took a few hours to sync and activate.
    However, it did, finally, activate.
     
    95Viper, Aug 12, 2020
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  3. Laurijan Win User
    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    Hi!

    I signed up in the windows insider program and got windows 10 free - the windows 10 insider preview updated to windows 10 pro.
    Today i got another SSD and did a raid 0 on my system forcing me to do a clean install of windows but now it wont activate anymore.
    Signing in with my microsoft account that was linked to the insider program didnt help.
    Maybe i got this problem since i quit the insider program for several days and signed up again after i found out that my win 10 wont activate anymore.
    Any ideas how to fix it?

    Lauri
     
    Laurijan, Aug 12, 2020
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Activate Windows 10 on SSD

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 12, 2020
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