Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro cannot install on New Hard Drive due to License Issue

Hi

This is my first post after being with Seven Forums for more years I care to remember!!

Have you come across this before? Windows 10 Pro cannot install on New Hard Drive due to License Issue.

That's how what I read it came across.

Could you comment (and hopefully confirm the positive) that if I remove my existing hard drive with
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (that came pre installed on ASUS N73SV Notebook - year 2011)

And FIT A NEW HARD DRIVE for installing Windows 10 Pro – that it will work without problems?

I intend to buy a Product Key/Digital Licence when I have all my ducks in a row, because I’ve read that the Product Keys are time limited – so I would need everything ready to go before I install Win 10 Pro.

I know I can change over ‘for free’ with my existing Windows 7 – but I want the Pro version of TEN.

I didn’t think this would be a problem, but I’ve read that this can be an issue.

Around a month ago I found on Microsofts own site a Free download of Windows 10 PRO

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

But unless I’ve ended up elsewhere tonight – it is now only offering just Windows 10 (not Pro).

I’ve read so much on this that I’m starting to confuse myself!

Just one more point. I have already downloaded windows Media Creation Tool
that hopefully this would create an.ISO for a USB Stick.

But reading between the lines, if I use that MS tool it might steer me in the wrong installation I want.

Am I wrong?

If so is there any other way – like just download: Win10_Pro_file.iso

Appreciate any help or advice you can offer.

Many thanks in advance.

Stephen

:)

 

Hard drive/ OS issue

a guy suggested :

• shutdown
• unhooked HDD
• restarted
• yay !!
• reconnected HDD
• restarted
• yay !!

also , try method 3
How do I unlock the drive where Windows 10 is installed?

 

new hard drive, OEM Windows 10 license

Hi,

I have a Dell desktop with a pre-installed Windows 10 Home copy.

I need to replace the hard drive due to speed / noise issues.

My question is, if I get a new hard drive, how can I install Windows 10 on it again?

And how to ensure that will be a "valid" licensed copy?

Thanks

 

New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

Here

Here

It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update problems and complaints

• Installation problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Microsoft Edge problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Drivers problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Experience problems with the Fall Creators Update

keep in mind, as of recently, the FCU is installed on 5% of devices roughly.....