Windows 10: Moving windows 10 to new SSD

Discus and support Moving windows 10 to new SSD in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello! I recently bought a new Samsung 1 TB SSD for my computer, mainly for more storage but also for a faster boot up. I want to move my OS, windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by epacheco91, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. Moving windows 10 to new SSD


    Hello! I recently bought a new Samsung 1 TB SSD for my computer, mainly for more storage but also for a faster boot up. I want to move my OS, windows 10, from my current 500GB SSD to my new 1TB SSD. I still have the orginal Windows 10 USB Flash AND the key code provided to me when i purchased this OS for my build. Would I be able to just wipe clean my current 500GB SSD, pop in my new 1TB SSD and reinstall windows just by inserting the windows 10 flash drive and keybode i have? Could it be that simple? All i have is games installed on it and i dont mind reinstalling the game on the new drive afterwards. What are my options here? I appreciate any and all replies! Thank you in advance!

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    epacheco91, Mar 25, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 25, 2021
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  3. Move SSD (with windows 10) from old to new desktop

    Hello Greg,

    I may try your suggestion of moving the SSD and buying a new windows 10 license. I also marked question answered in your first post.

    In hindsight, I should have not upgraded to W10 and saved $139. Then built the new PC & bought a new W10 license.

    Rajesh
     
    Rajesh_rpv, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. Moving windows 10 to new SSD

    Moving Windows 10 to new SSD drive

    How can i move Windows 10 to a new SSD?
     
    TimCorbett1, Mar 25, 2021
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