Can I use old system drive on new build

[PWforPower]

I didnt have any problems with my windows, it is cracked or I dont know, but it isnt buyed, but no bugs, all functions... never expiries... When I first installed windows I had full windows packet and I choosed Enterprise.

 

Can I put ssd from this pc to new build and to normal work, only parts changed ?

 

 

[bmx6454]

you can use the drive in a new build without reinstalling. but keep in mind that this can be problematic with new hardware, especially if changing to intel from amd or vice versa, and your windows will deactivate, requiring a reactivation. not sure about the reactivating thing since it is cracked though.

[Kanna]

I would not recommend using an installation from another PC

[Chronified]

You can transfer the windows key pretty easily in 2020, just sign into a microsoft account in Account Settings and the Windows Store on your current PC. I'd recommend making a USB windows installer and doing a fresh install new SSD, keep with enterprise just incase there's key compatibility issues.

Once the new install is done, do the same sign-in process and it'll activate the PC using the previous PCs activation key. 

I've been going off a Windows 7 upgrade since that was a thing and just cross-activated every device in my house.

[PWforPower]

2 minutes ago, Chronified said:

You can transfer the windows key pretty easily in 2020, just sign into a microsoft account in Account Settings and the Windows Store on your current PC. I'd recommend making a USB windows installer and doing a fresh install new SSD, keep with enterprise just incase there's key compatibility issues.

Once the new install is done, do the same sign-in process and it'll activate the PC using the previous PCs activation key. 

I've been going off a Windows 7 upgrade since that was a thing and just cross-activated every device in my house.

I dont need fresh install, I want only to transfer ssd from old intel pc to new intel pc(from 1366 to 2011)

[Chronified]

Just now, PWforPower said:

I dont need fresh install, I want only to transfer ssd from old intel pc to new intel pc(from 1366 to 2011)

Just don't. Chipset drivers, ethernet drivers, possibly display drivers will give you issues and slow your system down due to compatibility issues. It's ALWAYS best to just do a fresh install on a new rig if you want it to preform its best. 

[PWforPower]

5 minutes ago, bmx6454 said:

you can use the drive in a new build without reinstalling. but keep in mind that this can be problematic with new hardware, especially if changing to intel from amd or vice versa, and your windows will deactivate, requiring a reactivation. not sure about the reactivating thing since it is cracked though.

What you mean new hardware? I want to transfer from old 1366 lga to 2011 lga, but of course I had to change in near future from intel to ryzen.

[PWforPower]

1 minute ago, Chronified said:

Just don't. Chipset drivers, ethernet drivers, possibly display drivers will give you issues and slow your system down due to compatibility issues. It's ALWAYS best to just do a fresh install on a new rig if you want it to preform its best. 

Right, i didnt thinked about that

[Chronified]

1 minute ago, PWforPower said:

 I want to transfer from old 1366 lga to 2011 lga, 

This is new hardware. It's a different rig. 

[bmx6454]

Just now, PWforPower said:

What you mean new hardware? I want to transfer from old 1366 lga to 2011 lga, but of course I had to change in near future from intel to ryzen.

literally that, changing from one set of parts to another is "new hardware". again, you can use the drive without reinstall, but as everyone else has said, expect issues. if the only reason you don't want to reinstall is you don't want to deal with the windows activation, you will have to deal with that either way, so a reinstall will always be best.

 

[PWforPower]

1 minute ago, Chronified said:

Just don't. Chipset drivers, ethernet drivers, possibly display drivers will give you issues and slow your system down due to compatibility issues. It's ALWAYS best to just do a fresh install on a new rig if you want it to preform its best. 

But if I've have seen good, Linus only put his old ssd to new build?

[Chronified]

1 minute ago, PWforPower said:

But if I've have seen good, Linus only put his old ssd to new build?

They don't show every time they need to do a windows re-install on camera. They have Jake for that

[PWforPower]

Just now, bmx6454 said:

literally that, changing from one set of parts to another is "new hardware". again, you can use the drive without reinstall, but as everyone else has said, expect issues. if the only reason you don't want to reinstall is you don't want to deal with the windows activation, you will have to deal with that either way, so a reinstall will always be best.

 

reason is of 1tb ssd with a lot important stuffs

[PWforPower]

Just now, Chronified said:

They don't show every time they need to do a windows re-install on camera. There's Jake for that

Yes i know that, but is he mad to every time install same programs and put on same place on the desktop

[Kanna]

1 minute ago, PWforPower said:

reason is of 1tb ssd with a lot important stuffs

Just back it up

[PWforPower]

Just now, Kanna said:

Just back it up

With last image back up I destryed system drive

[Chronified]

1 minute ago, PWforPower said:

reason is of 1tb ssd with a lot important stuffs

You can plug your old drive into your new rig after windows is done installing on the new drive, go into disk management, assign it as the D drive and everything will show up. 

[Moonzy]

In short, yes you can

 

No you shouldn't

 

And practice occasional system wipe can improve your system performance by up to 10% just because of getting rid of small bugs and junks that windows update leave in your computer over time, or bloatware that you don't need anymore

[PWforPower]

25 minutes ago, Chronified said:

You can plug your old drive into your new rig after windows is done installing on the new drive, go into disk management, assign it as the D drive and everything will show up. 

https://www.cnet.com/forums/post/6ee5efc2-3613-4751-a9f8-6069a33afe6b/

[Chronified]

3 minutes ago, PWforPower said:

https://www.cnet.com/forums/post/6ee5efc2-3613-4751-a9f8-6069a33afe6b/

Just because you can doesn't mean you should

18 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

And practice occasional system wipe can improve your system performance by up to 10% just because of getting rid of small bugs and junks that windows update leave in your computer over time, or bloatware that you don't need anymore

Agreeing with Moonzy, Again, like we've all said, it's VERY worth it to take the extra time to do a fresh install. It'll likely be faster than transferring your drive anyways, plus you'll have peace of mind that there aren't old drivers slowing you down.

[PWforPower]

What about sysprep

[PWforPower]

3 minutes ago, PWforPower said:

What about sysprep

Someone says safe mode than updating drives etc.