Windows 10: Hard drive died

Discus and support Hard drive died in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My hard drive died that housed windows 10 and said product key. I wanted to get a new hard drive and in doing so I upgraded my motherboard as well so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Mr. Damion, Jan 11, 2025.

  1. MR. DAMION
    Mr. Damion Win User

    Hard drive died


    My hard drive died that housed windows 10 and said product key. I wanted to get a new hard drive and in doing so I upgraded my motherboard as well so that it will be compatible with windows 11. When I used my USB boot device for windows 10 it is now saying that it is not activated. I do have the product key from the old SDD but I get the error;"We can't activate Windows on this device because you don't have a valid digital license or product key."Please help!

    :)
     
    Mr. Damion, Jan 11, 2025
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  2. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Jan 11, 2025
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Jan 11, 2025
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  4. MATHRAGH
    Mathragh Win User

    Hard drive died

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Jan 11, 2025
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