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. 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 Win User

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    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 Win User
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    Johankaan, Dec 20, 2020
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  4. 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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