Windows 10: Changing my HDD

Discus and support Changing my HDD in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello everyone. I am changing my old SSD to a new M.2 SSD. I want to clean install my windows to the new ssd. I had purchased Win 8 then upgraded... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by AngelosGeorgiou, Dec 20, 2020.

  1. ANGELOSGEORGIOU
    AngelosGeorgiou Win User

    Changing my HDD


    Hello everyone.


    I am changing my old SSD to a new M.2 SSD.


    I want to clean install my windows to the new ssd.


    I had purchased Win 8 then upgraded for free to win 10.


    I have my win 8 product key.


    What is the procedure to remove windows from my old SSD and clean install them on my new M.2 SSD?


    Thanks for your help.

    :)
     
    AngelosGeorgiou, Dec 20, 2020
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  2. KEM MON
    Kem Mon Win User

    unlock hdd

    Hi Johan,

    It is possible that your
    HDD was unreadable
    causing the error message to appear. We recommend that you perform these troubleshooting steps and check if there are any changes:


    • Shutdown
      your
      PC.

    • Unhooked
      the
      HDD
      and
      turn on
      your
      PC.

    • Reconnect
      your
      HDD
      and
      restart
      your
      PC.

    If the issue persists, we suggest that you contact your
    laptop/computer's manufacturer
    for further assistance.

    Update us on how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Dec 20, 2020
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  3. JOHANKAAN
    Johankaan Win User
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    Johankaan, Dec 20, 2020
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  4. GYGABITE
    gygabite Win User

    Changing my HDD

    Changing boot hdd

    I downloaded PartitionMagic8.0, but the partition i want to make is not bootable.
    So the system boots from the old, loud hdd, and when i unplug the old, it doesnt boot.
    Any advice or suggestions how to change boot hdd without reinstalling Winxp?
     
    gygabite, Dec 20, 2020
    #4
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