Windows 10: Activating Windows 10 on new SSD

Discus and support Activating Windows 10 on new SSD in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi there I have the Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version with an OEM license activated on my laptop. I would like to replace my HDD with an SSD. I would... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by VishwasBP, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. VISHWASBP
    VishwasBP Win User

    Activating Windows 10 on new SSD


    Hi there


    I have the Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version with an OEM license activated on my laptop. I would like to replace my HDD with an SSD. I would like to understand how to activate the license on the new SSD. Please note that i would prefer to do a fresh install of the OS rather than cloning my HDD to SSD. Would the license be activated automatically or would there be any other steps involved. Please note that i wouldnot be changing the motherboard, just the hard drive. Thanks in advance for your help and support.

    :)
     
    VishwasBP, Aug 22, 2020
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  2. 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.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 22, 2020
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  3. LEWINDH
    lewindh Win User
    New SSD activate Windows

    I just upgraded my computer and purchased an SSD. I cloned my HDD and am now running Windows 10 from my new SSD. It would appear that I need to Activate Windows again now that it has been changed, but I'm unable.

    I followed the guide here:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

    When I get to the step:

    The troubleshooter will show a message that Windows can’t be activated on your device. Select I
    changed hardware on this device recently, and then select Next.

    I'm prompted to enter a Microsoft account. No matter what I enter here I get the error. Oops something went wrong. The service isn't available.

    I can't proceed past this step.
     
    lewindh, Aug 22, 2020
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Activating Windows 10 on new SSD

    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 22, 2020
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