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Discus and support Laptop Hard Drive, Windows 10 in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Can I take the hard drive from my laptop (store bought) that has windows 10, and use it in a computer as the hard drive? submitted by /u/FastestFetus... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/FastestFetus, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. /U/FASTESTFETUS
    /u/FastestFetus Win User

    Laptop Hard Drive, Windows 10


    Can I take the hard drive from my laptop (store bought) that has windows 10, and use it in a computer as the hard drive?

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    /u/FastestFetus, Nov 29, 2020
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  2. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Nov 29, 2020
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  3. DIPPYSKOODLEZ
    Dippyskoodlez Win User
    Laptop hard drive upgrade

    If you ghost the OS from disk to disk with the same system it should work fine. Thing is you have to GHOST the disk, including the MBR or it won't be bootable. Any other normal laptop drive should work as long as the connections the same.



    If you cannot make a backup install CD, you'll likely need to locate a windows install CD, unless you can ghost the drive. Thats pretty much your only options atm.
     
    Dippyskoodlez, Nov 29, 2020
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  4. SCOUTINGWRAITH
    scoutingwraith Win User

    Laptop Hard Drive, Windows 10

    Laptop hard drive upgrade

    To replace a hard drive on a laptop is a little more troublesome than a desktop. 1st as most people here suggest you will need some sort of a backup disk just in case. Also be sure when buying the new Hard Disk is compatible with your model. And i would strongly suggest you install a new system and start from scratch because there are far too many problems that can occur when transferring system files.
     
    scoutingwraith, Nov 29, 2020
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