Windows 10: I changed mobo/RAM/CPU. Original install was on HDD. I reinstalled to SSD. Cannot reactive...

Hello!I upgraded my mobo/CPU/RAM from AM3+/DDR4 to AM4/DDR5.I have initially installed windows 8.1, which I had upgraded to windows 10 home. This was installed to my hard drive, and that installation is still present as I go about backing up data before formatting it.Instead I went and installed windows 10 from a bootable USB to my SSD. When I try to reactivate after unlinking my previous device using my android browser, it does not allow me to do so.n.b.: I cannot access the original HDD install as my previous mobo/cpu/ram combination died.

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You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.

 

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I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

• My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
• I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
• My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
  • OLD HARDWARE
    • Intel i5 6500
    • AsRock Killer MOBO
  • New Hardware
    
  • • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
    • Asus Strix X-470

This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.

 

Can I install Windows 10/11 on a new SSD, while keeping my original install on my HDD and access files on it from the SSD install?

Hello!

I am planning to upgrade my system (mobo/CPU/RAM). This will require reinstalling windows. However, I lack the space/access to back up my data on my HDD properly. Currently, I have windows installed on my 1 TB HDD, with a 512 GB SSD recently added to handle game loading.

I am thinking that once I get my new system configration, I will also buy a 256 GB SSD and install windows onto this new drive while leaving the original HDD alone, then set BIOS to boot from the SSD.

Will I be able to access my data on the original hard drive? Will I be able to install software on the original hard drive as if it were a secondary, storage drive like I have set my SSD up currently?

Is there a way to convert the HDD to a pure data partition, perhaps even changing its letting (from C to D or E).

Thank you!