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  1. Windows 11 clean install from HDD to SSD


    I'm trying to completely wipe everything off my computer and reinstall Windows 11 from scratch. I built my computer around two years ago and installed the Windows 11 OS onto a 2TB HDD but now have a 2TB SSD and want to install it there and swap out the 2TB HDD for an 8TB HDD. I have already gone through the process of backing up everything I want onto a separate flash drive. I also still have my Windows 11 install USB with the product key from when I originally installed it. My questions are:First, can I reuse my product key automatically or is there some process I have to go through to deacti

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    Joseph T02, Mar 1, 2024
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  2. Clean install of windows 11 on SSD (current OS on HDD)

    I am planing to install a SSD in my laptop, which already has HDD. laptop support SSD and HDD together. The currest OS on the HDD and i want to do a fresh install on the SSD, Please can anyone write a step by step guide on what to do, i am not confident on this.
     
    Tenzin Kalden, Mar 1, 2024
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  3. clean instal of windows 11

    I just bought a dell 8950 with a hdd containing the windows 11 OS. I installed an ssd drive and initialized it. how do I install windows 11 OS on the ssd drive? Thanks for your suggestions
     
    MartinClarkson2001, Mar 1, 2024
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    Windows 11 clean install from HDD to SSD

    Clean install of windows 11 on SSD (current OS on HDD)

    2. I have HDD in my system and a SSD slot ( Sata M.2). I am planning to use both. In order to boot windows from the SSD, do I need to delete the previous windows in the HDD?

    Add to other given instructions:

    Disconnect old HDD before doing clean install to SSD. If you don't do that it will create dual boot system and all boot information is located to that old HDD.

    When new OS is installed to SSD you can reconnect old HDD, but go to BIOS and make sure that SSD is set to first boot device.
     
    Pauli O, Mar 1, 2024
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