Windows 10: Changing OS drive

Discus and support Changing OS drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; So, my HDD is getting old, and I am planning maybe getting an SSD as my OS drive. I'll reset my HDD, but I just want to know how to change it over... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by FredericBentley, Feb 19, 2021.

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    Changing OS drive


    So, my HDD is getting old, and I am planning maybe getting an SSD as my OS drive. I'll reset my HDD, but I just want to know how to change it over without having to pay for it again seeing as it is still the same computer. I'll then use the HDD as the one where I keep files and applications. I no longer have the product key as it was a w7 one that was upgraded to w10, so it is now a digital license. How do I move it from one drive to another.

    Thank you

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    FredericBentley, Feb 19, 2021
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