Windows 10: HDD to SSD, Swapping Mobo too (OEM License)

Discus and support HDD to SSD, Swapping Mobo too (OEM License) in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey guys! I’m in the process of upgrading/changing my parts. Switching from Intel to a Ryzen 7 3700x and B550 ROG -F Strix Gaming. I will also be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/dumamay6, Aug 20, 2020.

  1. /U/DUMAMAY6
    /u/dumamay6 Win User

    HDD to SSD, Swapping Mobo too (OEM License)


    Hey guys! I’m in the process of upgrading/changing my parts. Switching from Intel to a Ryzen 7 3700x and B550 ROG -F Strix Gaming. I will also be switching boot priority to the 1 Tb SSD. I currently have a 1 Tb HDD that I want to transfer files over to the SSD. I also have an OEM Windows 10 pro license that is tied to my Microsoft account (it says Windows activated and linked to Microsoft Account).

    How will I transfer my files over to the SSD (cloning vs clean install, which is better in the long run)? Is the Windows 10 linked to the Mobo (will I need a new windows 10 key?)? Let me know!!

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    /u/dumamay6, Aug 20, 2020
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  2. JEPPE FUNK
    Jeppe Funk Win User

    Swap HDD between PCs with Win10

    Hi,

    I just bought a ASUG G20 gaming PC that comes with a 1TB HDD and a OEM Win10 installed with a digital key. I have a custom built Win10 PC with a 500GB SSD and a Win10 digital license (from a Win8 upgrade) linked to my account.

    Can I from a Win10 license point-of-view simply swap the HDD over and expect the licenses to function correctly?

    My worry is that the OEM license will not work on my custom built PC and that I cannot swap the licenses "around" - any suggestions on how this functions?

    Regards

    Jeppe
     
    Jeppe Funk, Aug 20, 2020
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  3. ALBI PUTRA
    Albi Putra Win User
    Windows OEM Licensed - SSD Upgrade

    Hi guys,

    wanna ask, I just bought new laptop with Installed OEM Windows 10 SL inside,

    Then I wanna replace my HDD into SSD *upgrade.

    So can the OEM licensed used again in the new SSD ? or What should I do to transfer the OEM licensed from the HDD into new SSD, is it possible ? Thanks
     
    Albi Putra, Aug 20, 2020
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  4. HENRYHONDA
    HenryHonda Win User

    HDD to SSD, Swapping Mobo too (OEM License)

    Migrating Win10 OEM Upgrade from HDD to SSD

    I recently helped a friend with OEM Windows 7 Home Premium on his laptop upgrade to Windows 10. All went well with no probs - so laptop is currently running Windows 10 OEM.

    He now wants to swap out the single HDD for a Samsung 850 Evo SSD. Can I simply migrate the HDD to the SSD, and then swap the SSD for the HDD - and Windows 10 OEM will still be activated?

    I did something similar with my laptop (running Win10 Retail, upgraded from Win8.1 retail), using the Samsung migration software.

    Will a similar job work with Win10 OEM?

    Thanks for any help/advice.
     
    HenryHonda, Aug 20, 2020
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