Windows 10: Can I move Windows 10 from a dead hard drive to a new drive?

Discus and support Can I move Windows 10 from a dead hard drive to a new drive? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I purchased a refurbished computer that came with Windows 7 preinstalled. I upgraded to Windows 10 when the upgrade became available. I have made... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jon Z. Scott, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. JON Z. SCOTT
    Jon Z. Scott Win User

    Can I move Windows 10 from a dead hard drive to a new drive?


    I purchased a refurbished computer that came with Windows 7 preinstalled. I upgraded to Windows 10 when the upgrade became available. I have made regular backups of my data, but not Windows itself. The hard drive just died. Is there a way to move my copy of Windows 10 from this dead hard drive to a new drive, either HD or SSD, or must I purchase a new copy of Windows 10?

    :)
     
    Jon Z. Scott, Nov 5, 2018
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  2. ROBERT CAW
    Robert Caw Win User

    Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Nov 5, 2018
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Nov 5, 2018
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  4. $IMMOND$
    $immond$ Win User

    Can I move Windows 10 from a dead hard drive to a new drive?

    Windowed Hard Drives

    On the contrary, showing off "slow tech" by adding a window to a hard drive is a "dumb" idea. Do you really want to be showing off a whole "7200-10000 RPM of power" or would you rather show off a plain SSD drive? (If you really desire to "show off")

    Adding any window to any drive is just stupid. I just suggested an easier option for you since manufactures don't put windows on the latest hard drives.
     
    $immond$, Nov 5, 2018
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