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Raddude
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So I am building a new computer and plan on using my old one as a server computer. Since I feel that Linux will run fine for my purposes, I would like to transfer my Windows 8.1 to a new HDD. Is this possible (with decent ease) or do I have to just buy windows again?

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So I am building a new computer and plan on using my old one as a server computer. Since I feel that Linux will run fine for my purposes, I would like to transfer my Windows 8.1 to a new HDD. Is this possible (with decent ease) or do I have to just buy windows again?

Just get the windows key from the registry files.

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Would this work for transferring all files +OS?

Also, @Gofspar's suggestion would work as well.

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as long as the target disk is larger than the HDD its currently on you can use Clonezilla to do a perfect sector by sector clone. It will be as if nothing changed.

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For cloning I would use Clonezilla but it's not that user friendly for beginners. But since you're moving your install to a new computer, I would reinstall everything and start with a fresh system. A  move could mess up the drivers and it's a good way to get rid of all the junk you accumulated over the years with an older install.

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