Windows 10: Activation after Transferring SSD to new PC

Discus and support Activation after Transferring SSD to new PC in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have copied the files and folders from one pc to another, but it has also transfered the operating system which is win10 Pro, to activate it I need... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by midwebonline, Jul 19, 2020.

  1. MIDWEBONLINE
    midwebonline Win User

    Activation after Transferring SSD to new PC


    I have copied the files and folders from one pc to another, but it has also transfered the operating system which is win10 Pro, to activate it I need to change it back to Windows 10 Home, what is the the best way to reinstall it without losing my settings and programs

    :)
     
    midwebonline, Jul 19, 2020
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Transferring Windows 10 to New PC Activation

    It depends on how Windows 10 was originally configured on your computer.

    If its a full retail store bought license online or offline, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a retail store bought Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is NOT transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    Learn more about transferring your license:


    If its a retail license, learn how to reactivate:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Jul 19, 2020
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  3. NEILPZZ
    neilpzz Win User
    Transfer of SSD Drive to new Laptop

    If you upgraded the SSD to Windows 10 from a previous version you have a digital licence which is only valid for the device it was installed on. You can transfer the SSD to a new device but you will need to buy a new licence key to enable it to activate
    on the new device.

    It will probably still work on the new one if you fit the SSD after device manager updates the differences in hardware but it wont be activated.
     
    neilpzz, Jul 19, 2020
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  4. JUNINGUYEN
    JuniNguyen Win User

    Activation after Transferring SSD to new PC

    Transferring a SSD With OS on to a new PC

    Hello, pretty soon I will be building a new computer with completely different hardware. Is there a process I have to do in order to transfer my SSD with my current OS (Windows 10) on to the new PC? Or can i just plug my SSD in and it will recognize all
    the new hardware?
     
    JuniNguyen, Jul 19, 2020
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