Windows 10 on a SSD in laptop?

Ankit8879 · December 22, 2018

I bought a new laptop which does not have a SSD. Am planning to install a new SSD in there in which I want to install windows 10. How do I do that without loosing the licensed windows?

Arika · December 22, 2018

the key will be tied to the motherboard, not the Hard drive. just install windows in the SDD using the media creation tool and it will pick up the previous key.

Enderman · December 22, 2018

It will activate itself after you reinstall windows.

If you want to be extra safe you can do this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

It's not necessary though.

Teddy07 · December 22, 2018

you can buy win 10 always for nearly free on ebay, keseller websites...

GoodBytes · December 22, 2018

7 hours ago, Ankit8879 said:

I bought a new laptop which does not have a SSD. Am planning to install a new SSD in there in which I want to install windows 10. How do I do that without loosing the licensed windows?

Your Windows 10 product key is stored in your laptop UEFI (BIOS).

When you'll install Windows 10 (which you can get from Microsoft website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10), Windows 10 will detect your poruct key stored in the UEFI (BIOS) and once online, it will activate itself.