Windows 10: windows 10 license on a failing hard drive.

Discus and support windows 10 license on a failing hard drive. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I have a lenovo thinkpad that's only drive (hdd) is starting to go. the computer blue screens multiple times a day then fails to reboot without a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Cullen., May 16, 2019.

  1. Cullen. Win User

    windows 10 license on a failing hard drive.


    I have a lenovo thinkpad that's only drive (hdd) is starting to go. the computer blue screens multiple times a day then fails to reboot without a little persuasion. I have an ssd i'd like to replace the existing drive with but i don't know if i will need a new windows license or if there is some way for me to transfer the one that came with the computer.

    :)
     
    Cullen., May 16, 2019
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  2. Recovery from failed hard drive

    Hi,

    To assist you better, please answer the following questions;


    • What is the make and model of the hard drive?

    • Did you get any error messages while using the failed hard drive?

    • When you say failed hard drive, are you referring to external hard drive or internal hard drive?



    I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article, which explains about the recovery option in Windows 10 and check if it help.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-10-recovery-options

    Get back to us for further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, May 16, 2019
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  3. little cat, May 16, 2019
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  4. cjoesgirl Win User

    windows 10 license on a failing hard drive.

    new hard drive windows license.

    can I use the license key from a windows 7 computer that was upgraded to windows 10 on a new hard drive for that same computer. My original hard drive failed.
     
    cjoesgirl, May 16, 2019
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