Question Can i transfer a SSD with windows 10 already on it to a different PC?

[twschamel]

Im going to help my brother with an upgrade for his current PC. He has been using a 1tb HDD and im going to give him my 1tb Samsung Evo SSD from an old build i had sitting around. I did a recovery on the ssd, deleting all my old files and games. I also ran the "sysprep" and completed the "OOBE". The PC im transferring to has a HDD with windows 10 on it, however the CD key has never been activated on it. Can i simply take out the old HDD and replace it with the SSD? Should i assume that this will work that simply?

 

[Gam3r01]

You cant just transfer the drive to a new system as have it work properly.
Sometimes the system will boot, but youll run into issues later.
More likely, nothing will work.

You need to do a fresh install with the drive in the new system.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Should i assume that this will work that simply?

Nope. You should assume the exact opposite. As Gam3r01 states, it likely won't work at all or with some nagging issues that just won't clear up without a clean install of Windows 10. Save yourself the headache and just perform the clean install now.

-Wolf sends

 

[twschamel]

Thanks for the replys. I guess i could google this but ill ask while you guys are on here. Whats the best way to get rid of windows 10 on the ssd? Thanks again.

 

[Gam3r01]

When you are running your windows install media you will have the option to wipe the drive then install windows.

 

[twschamel]

alright ill give it a go. Thanks.