Windows 10: Upgrading PC

Discus and support Upgrading PC in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi I have just Purchased A OEM version of Windows 10 Home and have activated it on my PC and it is working good as far as i can tell. I just would... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by markpotts1980, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Upgrading PC


    Hi I have just Purchased A OEM version of Windows 10 Home and have activated it on my PC and it is working good as far as i can tell.


    I just would like to know that if I decide to upgrade my Graphics Card Or Sound Card in the future and need to do a fresh install will the Licence Product Key still be valid or will this come under what windows would believe to be a new PC so a new Activation Code would be required.


    I am not a system builder so i am not very technical about this sort of this so any help would be great as I do can not afford to void the licence Key in any way.

    :)
     
    markpotts1980, Jan 27, 2021
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  2. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jan 27, 2021
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  3. swarfega Win User
    preparing to upgrade


    You can try following this guide. I suggest either step 4 or step 7.
     
    swarfega, Jan 27, 2021
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  4. Upgrading PC

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Jan 27, 2021
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