Windows 10: should i format ssd from old computer before installing windows ?

Discus and support should i format ssd from old computer before installing windows ? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I also downloaded windows installation media tool to a usb drive but i purchased windows 10 pro and have key for that .... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by SandyKearney1, Sep 8, 2021.

  1. should i format ssd from old computer before installing windows ?


    I also downloaded windows installation media tool to a usb drive but i purchased windows 10 pro and have key for that .

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    SandyKearney1, Sep 8, 2021
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  2. Old SSD to new computer

    I have an old SSD that I would like to install and use on a new computer that already has one SSD and on HD. Windows is installed on the new computer on the SSD. However, windows was also installed on the old SSD I would like to move to the new computer.
    When I hook up the old SSD windows will not start and goes to blue screen with options to recover, use different version of windows, etc. As soon as I disconnect it, windows boots right up again. How do I format the old one to get windows off of it to use
    it as storage?
     
    SOTF KrameR, Sep 8, 2021
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  3. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Sep 8, 2021
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  4. should i format ssd from old computer before installing windows ?

    Adding an old SSD to new computer

    To use the Old SSD for games, it would be recommended o just cleanly format it. Losing the Old installed Widnows in the old SSD is perfectly fine, since you will still be able to have its license online (On your MS Account).

    Before cleanly formating it, please to to recover your important personal-old files first.

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    System reserve shows up, when you have the old SSD, then is belong to the said drive. If you do not plan to boot from the old SSD anymore, then it is ok to Delete it together with the old Windows 10 installation.

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    If your concern is that you have the Legacy version of Windows 10 (1511 and 1607), then I suggedt that you just keep the drive.
     
    Gina_on_the_thread, Sep 8, 2021
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