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Putting my HDD in a new build

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2 minutes ago, TXshooter said:

or would the easiest thing be to just buy another copy of my OS?

 

You MAY have issues with the Windows install if you change to a new PC and just move the drive. However, that being said, I always use these kind of things as an excuse to get a fresh install. I would buy another copy of Windows, backup your files and reinstall fresh.

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Im building a new computer and want to transfer my old hard drive to my new computer because it has my old programs an OS on it, how would i do this? What would i have to configure?

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You would probably need to contact Microsoft support to move the OS activation to the new computer since it's tied to the mobo.

 

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if your moving from something to ryzen they recommend you reconfigure

 

but if I am correct just unplug the data cable and power wall your pc is off and the drive isn't still spinning then insert it into your pc

 

if you want you could use an external for this transfer if your worried about data transfer etc

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So it is just plug and play, and then just configure the bios to boot from the new drive?

 

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or would the easiest thing be to just buy another copy of my OS?

 

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2 minutes ago, TXshooter said:

or would the easiest thing be to just buy another copy of my OS?

 

You MAY have issues with the Windows install if you change to a new PC and just move the drive. However, that being said, I always use these kind of things as an excuse to get a fresh install. I would buy another copy of Windows, backup your files and reinstall fresh.

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Backup your files at least.

 

If it is a retail windows key and not OEM, you can transfer it to a new PC, but you might need Microsoft Support to do it for you including remote controlling your PC if the key wont automatically reactivate.

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1 hour ago, TXshooter said:

Okay so just plug and play. Thank you

Not really just plug and play. It depends version of Windows. If you have Win10, it might just work. Usually does, but if jump is really big (Intel to AMD or other way around), there might be issues. Recommendation is to reinstall.

 

As for key it also depends on version of Windows. If you have OEM WIn8/.1 or 10, you need another key. OEM WIn7 is 50-50. Retail is all good.

 

BIOS has nothing to do with OS.

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