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Windows OEM transfer from HDD to SSD

Anonymous
2022-09-16T20:19:28+00:00

Hi,
I decided to purchase a SSD, so the problem is that I have windows activated with an OEM key in my HDD, I know that the OEM key is linked to the Motherboard, so if I install the SSD, will I have windows activated in both HDD and SSD?

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Neil D 33,130 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-09-17T11:24:45+00:00

    As you said the licence is activated against the motherboard and just changing the disk does not remove the licence. You can clean install at any time on the same HDD or a new HDD or SSD and it will activate when connected to the internet.

    When you clean install just skip the screen prompting for a product key.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-16T20:57:49+00:00

    Nope

    Generally you use cloning software to clone to the new ssd, as soon as the clone completes you shutdown the PC remove/disconnect the pwr to the old HD then boot

    After you can re-connect the old HD and format so its is available to use

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-17T10:13:29+00:00

    If you have linked the Digital license to your MS Account, you can use it to activate the new Windows Installation (SSD).

    You can see additional information from the link below.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/rea...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-09-17T02:04:38+00:00

    Then how do I change the key to the SSD?

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-09-16T21:17:11+00:00

    Hi MatiasLastra1,

    I'm Paul and I'm here to help you with your concern.

    No, you can't activate 2 Windows Installations with one license even if it is on one computer. As per Microsoft, you can install and run one instance of the software on your device. If you have dual boot in one PC then it will count 2 instances.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

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