Windows 10: Upgrading system hard drive, how to preserve the lisence

Discus and support Upgrading system hard drive, how to preserve the lisence in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, I'm going to need to upgrade my system disk for a bigger one. This means I need to do a fresh install of Windows 10. How do I go about ensuring... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ge6irb8gua93l, Nov 5, 2019.

  1. /U/GE6IRB8GUA93L
    /u/ge6irb8gua93l Win User

    Upgrading system hard drive, how to preserve the lisence


    Hi,

    I'm going to need to upgrade my system disk for a bigger one. This means I need to do a fresh install of Windows 10. How do I go about ensuring that my license transfers to the new hard disk? I don't have a license key, since I've upgraded from Windows 7. Neither have I linked my license to a MS account, since I care about my privacy.

    What would be the right course for action?

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    /u/ge6irb8gua93l, Nov 5, 2019
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  2. SCOUTINGWRAITH
    scoutingwraith Win User

    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 5, 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 5, 2019
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  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Upgrading system hard drive, how to preserve the lisence

    little cat, Nov 5, 2019
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