Windows 10: Do I need to reinstall windows 10 on new build

Discus and support Do I need to reinstall windows 10 on new build in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I going to upgrade from am4 to am5 sockets. I have a new motherboard, cpu, and ram. Can I simply just plug in my m.2 ssd that already has windows 10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by NicoF29, Dec 26, 2023.

  1. NicoF29 Win User

    Do I need to reinstall windows 10 on new build


    I going to upgrade from am4 to am5 sockets. I have a new motherboard, cpu, and ram. Can I simply just plug in my m.2 ssd that already has windows 10 and all my data, to my new build and boot it up. Will window 10 recognize the new parts and troubleshoot and fix the problem and keep my files? Do I need to backup my data and wipe my ssd and install windows 10 again and use the backup to get my stuff back? Or can I install windows 10 to a usb drive and keep my m.2 ssd but in boot up prioritize the usb and override my ssd windows drive and will this keep myfile/data?

    :)
     
    NicoF29, Dec 26, 2023
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 26, 2023
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  3. 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, Dec 26, 2023
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  4. CK011885 Win User

    Do I need to reinstall windows 10 on new build

    Installing Windows 10 on New PC?

    I'm going to be building a new PC on Christmas and want to install Windows 10 on it. I have Windows 10 on my current PC, which I installed upgrading from 8.1 with the files on a USB. How do I go about installing a clean copy of Windows 10 on this new PC? I think I recall something about installing it once makes Microsoft recognize your hardware, but since this will be a PC I'm not sure what steps I need to take. Do I need to go 8.1 -> 10 or is there a method of going directly to 10?
     
    CK011885, Dec 26, 2023
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