Windows 10: Windows 10 reinstall after replacing a HDD on my laptop

Discus and support Windows 10 reinstall after replacing a HDD on my laptop in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I am needing to replace the hard drive on my laptop. I've read the article about the reinstall process but wanted to ask if I need have old hard drive... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Walter BPowell Jr., Nov 21, 2019.

  1. Windows 10 reinstall after replacing a HDD on my laptop


    I am needing to replace the hard drive on my laptop. I've read the article about the reinstall process but wanted to ask if I need have old hard drive in place first, then create the boot disk (usb thumb drive) next, and then swap out the old hard drive for the new one, or can I just go straight to new hard drive and then follow the way to create the boot tool? The laptop in question is one that was under the free upgrade to Windows 10 from a prior version and I am pretty sure I have a MS account.

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    Walter BPowell Jr., Nov 21, 2019
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    HDD replacement/Windows 10 reinstall

    I have an Asus computer with the free Windows 10 upgrade. The HDD is on it's way out and I want to replace it with a hybrid hdd. How do I reinstall the operating system and can I still use the free Windows 10 upgrade on this machine?
     
    Guest1, Nov 28, 2019
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    Windows 10 reinstall after replacing a HDD on my laptop

    Instead of reinstalling Windows, I'd clone the existing hard drive to the replacement, then drop the replacement in in the old HDD's place. Windows should look exactly as it did before replacement.
     
    Guest2, Nov 28, 2019
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    Windows 10 reinstall after replacing a HDD on my laptop

    Replacing hdd with ssd in a laptop.

    Hey,

    I have an acer laptop that has an hdd with windows 10. I would like to replace this hdd with an ssd, but with a clean install of windows 10. Is there a way to transfer win 10 and activate it onto the ssd.

    The laptop does not have an additional hdd option.

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,

    Nikaash
     
    Guest3, Nov 28, 2019
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