Windows 10: Can I keep the windows key when moving my stuff to a new ssd?

Discus and support Can I keep the windows key when moving my stuff to a new ssd? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; This is a prebuilt. I'm wondering if cloning/migrating the c drive to the new ssd and switching it to the c drive with my ssd would keep the key used... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by DirkGriebel, Jan 30, 2020.

  1. Can I keep the windows key when moving my stuff to a new ssd?


    This is a prebuilt. I'm wondering if cloning/migrating the c drive to the new ssd and switching it to the c drive with my ssd would keep the key used to activate windows.

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    DirkGriebel, Jan 30, 2020
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  2. Autumn20 Win User

    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Jan 30, 2020
    #2
  3. Autumn20 Win User
    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Jan 30, 2020
    #3
  4. Can I keep the windows key when moving my stuff to a new ssd?

    Good guide for moving Windows 8.1 to another board

    I wonder if this would be the best idea for changing hard drives as well. I am going to be going from a mechanical hard drive to an SSD in the next couple of weeks.
    Do the generalize with 8.1, shut down, make an image on an external drive, and then install the SSD.
     
    stinger608, Jan 30, 2020
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