Recent content by dbesh2

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    Windows 8.1 reinstall

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    Windows 8.1 reinstall

    Everything is as it was, but much faster! I did all the necessary tweaks required for an SSD. I found a couple of tiles out of place, but otherwise everything seems to be performing normally. I did go for the clone. I used Farstone Recovery 10 upon a friend's recommendation. The entire operation...
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    Windows 8.1 reinstall

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    Windows 8.1 reinstall

    I have a related question, or all of this just blew over my head. I have a new PC with Windows 8.1 and a new SSD. I also have the key for OS on my hard drive. I could use the key and get a fresh download from MS and copy it my SSD, correct? If I do it that way, how do I get the rest of the...
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    Moving Windows 8.1 from HDD to SSD

    It is my understanding, Easus has an 'advanced' mode when cloning a HDD with 8.1 to another drive that allows you to enter the Windows key so the new drive will boot up on the 8.1 PC. I was fortunate enough the Magical Jelly Bean worked on my Asus and pulled the code from the BIOS. I've never...