Windows 10: Ways to re-install Win 10 OS on a new HDD

Hi Community Members.

This is my first post here and I'm certain I'll get the answers to my query in this community.


I'm currently on Win 10 Pro 64 bit OS on x64 based processor PC. I received Win 10 pro through upgrade program from Win 7 Ultimate edition. I recently noticed my PC being sluggish and often disk utilization near 100% while trying to use 2-3 regular apps like Firefox,VLC media player etc together . I did run SMART test on HDD which passed however further scan shows many bad sectors. I fear that my HDD will fail to function in near future hence want to go for new SSD. I created a USB recovery drive recently.


The question is

1 Will I be able to use the USB recovery drive to install Win 10 Pro on new SSD and get it activated without any issues. I don't recall seeing any email from Microsoft with digital key information. However I can locate my PC under device section.

2Where to find digital key for my Win 10 pro


System Info

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Intel i5-6600k CPU @3.5 GHZ

Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Mother Board

16 GB DDR4 RAM

1 TB HDD

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A new win install on a HDD messed up my win install on my m.2 SSD




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Yes, I do think that is my problem, but I couldn't find a way to remedy it. Sorry for the screenshot being in Hungarian, if you need I can translate it. And don't mind the 500 MB partition, I tried to do a fix from a similar thread which suggested creating it, but later steps didn't prove successful.

 

Removing Win 10 OS from slave HDD

By taking sometime giving yourself permission to deletes files as suggested below. Try create a partition or use another drive to place the info you want to keep. Then format the drive and put your info back.

 

Installing a new HDD to replace a HDD of the same size that failed.

I have a Windows 10 OS installed on my C: drive. I had data stored on an HDD designated as D: drive. That second drive failed and was replaced by a new HDD. Both are the same size and type of drives, except different manufactures. The new HDD is not
listed in File Explorer. It is listed in Computer Management under Device Manager as a Disk drive. Disk Management under Storage does not list the new HDD.

I have tested the new HDD with software downloaded from the manufacture and it has passed all tests. At least that software was able to access the new drive and perform low level tests to see if it is operational.

Looking at the events log for this HDD, I find an event warning that says "Device ... was not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match." Opening up the properties indicates drivers have been installed. Reading the volume information results in: "Volume
information for this disk cannot be found"

I suspect that the problem with the volume information is associated with the warning in the event log. I removed the HDD, restarted the PC then shut it down to start the installation process over again. No change in the event log or status of the new
HDD. Can anyone suggest how I can get past that warning?