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Replacing the storage of a laptop

Anonymous
2021-03-31T00:13:22+00:00

I'm trying to upgrade my storage of my laptop, I have been having some issues with my current HDD and I'm taking the chance to change it to a SSD, I want to know how to do this without loosing my windows license. The laptop was bought new from HP, it came already with a Windows Licence installed and activated.

I'm also adding another 8GB stick of RAM in, is this going to be a problem since it would change the hardware specs of the laptop?

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-31T01:21:13+00:00

    Hello, how are you?

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community!

    My name is Paloma B., I'm an independent advisor, I'm here to help you in the best possible way.

    I understand that you would like to update your computer's storage.

    In my opinion I suggest that you use a tool to clone the old disk to the new SSD, this is the easiest, fastest way and avoids problems, in addition the system will leave as it is, with the same programs, files and settings, in addition to maintaining the license already installed on your Windows.

    You can change the memory without a problem and after that perform the clone of the disk.

    For this you can use the Lasersoft Recovery tool below, it is very simple and intuitive to perform the procedure, just access the cloning option, select the source disk and then the destination disk.

    https://www.lazesoft.com/downloads/lsrshsetup.exe

    I await news.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-31T00:22:12+00:00

    What you need to do is to clone the HDD to the SSD.  This keeps all of your data.

    Since you are not changing the motherboard you will stay activated.

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    Adding the RAM will help you and will not hurt your activation.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-31T01:40:50+00:00

    Thank you! Clone is underway and everything looks great! Thanks for the help!

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