[SOLVED] Can I put my old ssd in my new gaming pc and boot up instantly?

Solution
Can I put my old ssd in my new gaming pc and boot up instantly?
Probably not, but....

What are the old parts, and what are the new parts?



Trying to do this brings 3 possible outcomes:
  1. It works just fine
  2. It fails completely
  3. It "works", but you're chasing issues for weeks/months.
I've seen all 3
The greater the disparity of the parts, the less likely this is to work.

A fresh install is strongly recommended, usually required.

USAFRet

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Can I put my old ssd in my new gaming pc and boot up instantly?
Probably not, but....

What are the old parts, and what are the new parts?



Trying to do this brings 3 possible outcomes:
  1. It works just fine
  2. It fails completely
  3. It "works", but you're chasing issues for weeks/months.
I've seen all 3
The greater the disparity of the parts, the less likely this is to work.

A fresh install is strongly recommended, usually required.
 
Solution
You can try.

It may or may not boot.

If it boots, you may or may not have significant issues later.

But Windows 10 is pretty forgiving. You'd probably have to go through some level of headaches. I'd probably try it, with the understanding that I might give up and do a clean install.
 

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You can try.

It may or may not boot.

If it boots, you may or may not have significant issues later.

But Windows 10 is pretty forgiving. You'd probably have to go through some level of headaches. I'd probably try it, with the understanding that I might give up and do a clean install.
How do I do a clean install? Do I put windows on a usb?
 

USAFRet

Titan
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How do I do a clean install? Do I put windows on a usb?
Just like this: