Windows 10: Transitioning from one hard drive to another with the same digital license

Discus and support Transitioning from one hard drive to another with the same digital license in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello there, My Windows license is a digital one because I got the free upgrade from Windows 7. I plan to upgrade my existing hard drive with a new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by uncutdan, Nov 22, 2019.

  1. UNCUTDAN
    uncutdan Win User

    Transitioning from one hard drive to another with the same digital license


    Hello there,


    My Windows license is a digital one because I got the free upgrade from Windows 7. I plan to upgrade my existing hard drive with a new one, and I have both installed at the same time. I have created a bootable usb drive with the installation media on it.


    The problem I see is that when it comes time to sign into the new installation of Windows on the new hard drive, my old installation and account are on the same computer (motherboard). What issues might this cause? Because I may have to boot back into the old installation several times before I completely transition to the new one.


    Please reply with any questions that need clarification on this! Thank you.

    :)
     
    uncutdan, Nov 22, 2019
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Digital license

    Thats how licensing works with Windows 10, the digital license is attached to your Microsoft Account and makes it easy to reactivate Windows 10 in the event you reinstall it.

    Learn more:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Nov 22, 2019
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  3. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User
    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Nov 22, 2019
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  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Transitioning from one hard drive to another with the same digital license

    little cat, Nov 22, 2019
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