Windows 10: fresh install with new HDD

I have upgraded my laptop to Windows 10 then did a clean install.....

need ed to change the laptop HDD will I be able to do a clean install and achieve activation or is there a procedure to follow

thanks

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WD HDD not recognized after fresh install with new SSD

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the hard drive is not getting detected in the Disk management. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

As a workaround and as an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to interchange the cables of the hard drive only if you are comfortable with and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

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WD HDD not recognized after fresh install with new SSD

I have 2 drives. My laptop is also working flawlessly now. I didn't want to change anything that wasn't absolutely necessary.

 

Just simply reinstall, and it will activate automatically (skip any key entry).

In rare event it fails to activate, you can use your old windows key if you install version 10586.

Note: good plan to make an image backup of current install just in case things go pearshaped.

 

thanks
will give it a try....will keep the old HDD as a backup anyway.....
fitting to a DV 6700 laptop I assume there is no HDD size limit

 

Assuming laptop is eufi based, no limit. For older legacy bios limit is 2.2TB without special drivers.

 

If there are many programs installed or files saved on the old hard drive, better clone everything to the new HDD. This will save you some time to reinstall everything. Use Macrium reflect or Easeus todo backup freeware to clone.

 

Hi
just thought the same thing, doing it now

thanks