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Discus and support Installing Windows on new SSD - confused in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, I feel stupid for having to ask this, but here goes... My PC is about 4 years old and didn't come with any Windows installation discs; it was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/spicy_potato_skins, Dec 18, 2020.

  1. Installing Windows on new SSD - confused


    Hi,

    I feel stupid for having to ask this, but here goes...

    My PC is about 4 years old and didn't come with any Windows installation discs; it was pre-installed. More recently, I have become used to using SSDs on pretty much everything else, so I would like to switch from my HDD, to a new SSD. To do this, I was going to follow this guide: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10. I have installed Windows before on other PCs, but I have always had an official, physical disc to install it from.

    In the guide, where it says "you will first need to have a licence to install Windows 10", does that simply mean that my copy needs to be legally obtained (which it is), or do I have to find a licence key/number from somewhere?

    I'm sure this is a very basic thing to understand, but I'm so nervous of getting it all wrong!

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    /u/spicy_potato_skins, Dec 18, 2020
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    exodusprime1337, Dec 18, 2020
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    New SSD install advice/opinions

    My OS install was done last weekend and have been pulling in all of the updates over the past week so I should have ready and "clean"... been dumping/cleaning of all of the install garabage, restore points, etc

    Corsair's website didn't have too much support info or I couldn't find it regarding firmware updates and tweaks. Basically the FAQ section suggested to make one change in the BIOS and nothing else had to be done *Confused Installing Windows on new SSD - confused :confused:

    I'll check on those post install tweaks you mentioned and Thanks *Toast :toast:
     
    Norton, Dec 18, 2020
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    Fresh Install of Windows 10 Home in new SSD

    I have this Dell N4010 Laptop that I want to upgrade with an SSD and use the existing HDD as Data drive. I have an original windows of digital license.

    Please suggest how I can install a fresh copy of the windows in my new SSD with the existing license. And please suggest how to activate the new installation of Windows.
     
    Fahim.Anwar, Dec 18, 2020
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