if i switch from a HDD to a SSD and reinstall windows 10 would it reactivate

[BowdonUK]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to update this older computer soon, and the main update will be the hdd drive to an ssd.

I know its always best to do a fresh install on a new hard drive, but is this possible if the Win10 version is OEM?

If I can't use the OEM code installed on a new hard drive then would copying the entire contents to the ssd work?

The only potential issue I have with that is the current hdd is a 2TB hard drive, though I've used 870 GB according to the properties. So I'd look to buy a 1TB or maybe 2 TB ssd?

What are the restrictions on an OEM license? would it let me re-install it on a new ssd?

[Compton]

now I think the question you are asking is that you are switching from a HDD to a SSD

would windows 10 reactive yes it should reactive

[Partha]

It looks like the OEM license is tied to the motherboard which it's initially installed on, and so replacing the hard drive shouldn't be a problem

https://www.howtogeek.com/226510/how-to-use-your-free-windows-10-license-after-changing-your-pc%E2%80%99s-hardware/

[BowdonUK]

Yup.. thanks guys.

I'd prefer to reinstall windows on the new ssd rather than just copy stuff over.

[Timster]

Yep just use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to install Windows 10 on your new  ssd and you should be good to go.

[Compton]

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