Windows 10: Install windows on a brand new SSD with product key

Discus and support Install windows on a brand new SSD with product key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, Currently I'm using windows 10 on a HDD on my desktop. The desktop used to run windows 8, but I upgraded it. (so the product key is used)... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Anonymous123, Mar 31, 2016.

  1. ANONYMOUS123
    Anonymous123 Win User

    Install windows on a brand new SSD with product key


    Hi,
    Currently I'm using windows 10 on a HDD on my desktop.
    The desktop used to run windows 8, but I upgraded it. (so the product key is used)

    Using Belarc Advisor, I got my Windows 8 product key.
    I have a brand new SSD here so I want to upgrade to this SSD.

    However, the HDD is bigger than the SSD and I can't shrink the HDD to be smaller than the SSD.
    Hence, I'm looking for a way to download Windows 8 iso file and use that iso file to install Windows 8 on my new SSD.

    Is it possible to download a Windows 8 iso file with a used Windows 8 product key.
    If the answer is yes, how do I do it?

    :)
     
    Anonymous123, Mar 31, 2016
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  2. J W STUART
    J W Stuart Win User

    Reuse Windows 10 product key on a new SSD

    I'm not promoting, which is why I list multiple brands and their supported version of Windows and any limitations the user should know about. It's up to the user to make their choice.

    Also some solutions to problems (not this user's issue) are just not available on Microsoft's web site(s) or the links have been discontinued.

    www.pagestart.com is my own web site and has always been part of my signature when I post or reply.

    : http://www.pagestart.com
     
    J W Stuart, Mar 31, 2016
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  3. JOENAMCO
    JoeNamco Win User
    Reuse Windows 10 product key on a new SSD

    J W can you clear something up as I've been told that we can't used the forum to promote commercial sites or links to them, thanks
     
    JoeNamco, Mar 31, 2016
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Install windows on a brand new SSD with product key

    NavyLCDR, Mar 31, 2016
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  5. ANONYMOUS123
    Anonymous123 Win User
    I want to get windows 10 in the end, but I only have windows 8 product key.
    How do I get the windows 10?
     
    Anonymous123, Mar 31, 2016
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  6. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member
    Either here:
    Windows 10

    Scroll down to download tool now. Then make installation media for another PC option.

    OR

    Tech Bench

    Since you've had Windows 10 as an upgrade on that computer before, just click "I don't have a product key" or "skip" or "do this later" when asked for a product key. Install the exact same version/edition of Windows 10 you had before and it will activate by retrieving a digital entitlement from Microsoft activation servers via the internet.

    The latest build (10586) of Windows 10 will also accept a Windows 8 product key to activate it, but you shouldn't have to enter one.
     
    NavyLCDR, Mar 31, 2016
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  7. ANONYMOUS123
    Anonymous123 Win User
    Alright, thanks!
     
    Anonymous123, Apr 5, 2018
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