Windows 10: Can i use Windows 10 activation key on a new install on the same PC?

i’m going to start afresh with a new install of Windows on an SSD that i bought to replace my HDD. i already factory reset the PC so all that’s on the HDD is the OS and the stock applications so there’s no point me cloning the drive across.

i still have my Windows 10 USB so i was wondering if i boot from that with my SSD in the PC instead of my old HDD, will the activation key work?

i hope that makes sense

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