Windows 10: Activating Windows 10 after drive and RAM swap.

Discus and support Activating Windows 10 after drive and RAM swap. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I recently swapped out my old HDD for an SSD, and after reinstalling i have been unable to activate my copy of Windows 10. Sadly i don't have access to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by NikolaA_38, Sep 26, 2019.

  1. NIKOLAA_38
    NikolaA_38 Win User

    Activating Windows 10 after drive and RAM swap.


    I recently swapped out my old HDD for an SSD, and after reinstalling i have been unable to activate my copy of Windows 10. Sadly i don't have access to the box my PC came as it was a gift, nor do I know the retailer who sold it.

    Luckily i haven't formated my old HDD, and my copy of Windows 10 is still intact there. I have seen that you can get your key from the softwareLicenceService.

    I was wondering if my old HDD key will work with my new copy of Windows on the SSD? (The only thing i swapped out was my HDD and RAM module)

    Also i was wondering if it is possible getting the key from some sort of file on the old HDD (as i am on a laptop it's kind of bothersome swapping it back in, and i have one of those USB adapters for the HDD)?

    Additional notes:

    • The new edition of Windows 10 is the same as the one that I've already had.
    • The device wasn't connected to any Microsoft account prior to the swap.


    Thank you to anyone for their help in advance.

    :)
     
    NikolaA_38, Sep 26, 2019
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  2. RONALDO9R9
    ronaldo9r9 Win User

    Swap drive with Windows 10


    Hi,

    I had a laptop that was upgraded to Windows 10 on SSD drive. Since i have bought another Laptop that came with normal drive. I have Windows 10 installed on new laptop.

    I want to swap SSD from old laptop to new laptop. Is it matter of just replacing the hardrives?

    If I do swap the drive it will have Windows that was activated on older laptop. I have product stickers on both laptop however both were upgraded from windows 7 Home Edition.

    Please suggest best way of doing this?
     
    ronaldo9r9, Sep 26, 2019
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    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.
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    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
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    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 26, 2019
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Activating Windows 10 after drive and RAM swap.

    Windows Activation when Swapping Hard Drives

    I would turn off Bitlocker on that drive before swapping out the drives !

    Then when you are sure Windows 10 has activated, you can turn BitLocker back on
     
    DaveM121, Sep 26, 2019
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