Windows 10: Installing Windows 10 on a new hard drive

I am installing a new SSD on my wife's computer and she wants a fresh install rather than transferring everything over. I have everything ready to go, but have a few questions about the product key for Windows 10. It is activated with a digital licence linked to her Microsoft Account.


Is the correct product key the one in System information?

Do I need to deactivate the key before removing the hard drive? Note that the old HDD will no longer be used at all.

Is there anything I need to do before or after installing and using the product key?


Thank you for your help

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Hard drive/ OS issue

a guy suggested :

• shutdown
• unhooked HDD
• restarted
• yay !!
• reconnected HDD
• restarted
• yay !!

also , try method 3
How do I unlock the drive where Windows 10 is installed?

 

Install windows 10 into new hard drive

Hello Joe

Steps for installing windows 10 into new hard drives are.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.partitionwizard.com/amp/partitionmanager/install-windows-10.html

 

Problems installing new hard drive

Hello,

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Download and create an installation media (ISO) for Windows 10 form the link below:
  
  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
  
• Disconnect the 1TB and 3TB Hard Drives and install Windows 10 on the SSD using the installation media by following the steps provided by Andre Da Costa in the link below:
  How to: Upgrade from Previous Versions of Windows Using Windows 10 ISO file
• Connect the External drives (1 & 3 TB) and check for status.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.