[SOLVED] Changing system with same hdd

[JackFive]

Okay so i'm changing my system now.
but i want to know if i can use the same os installed on my current hdd or do i have to reinstall it again to use it in the new system?
plus i've 2 hdds so they wont be formatted when using in the new system right?
i just wanna know that.
Thankyou

 

[USAFRet]

Okay so i'm changing my system now.
but i want to know if i can use the same os installed on my current hdd or do i have to reinstall it again to use it in the new system?
plus i've 2 hdds so they wont be formatted when using in the new system right?
i just wanna know that.
Thankyou

This GREATLY depends on the difference between old and new.
The closer together the parts are, the more likely it is to 'just work'.

3 possibilities:

1. It boots up just fine
2. It fails completely
3. It boots up, but you're chasing issues for weeks/months.

A clean OS install is strongly recommended, often required.

And also, the Win 10 license.
For the OS activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

 

[JackFive]

This GREATLY depends on the difference between old and new.
The closer together the parts are, the more likely it is to 'just work'.

3 possibilities:

1. It boots up just fine
2. It fails completely
3. It boots up, but you're chasing issues for weeks/months.

A clean OS install is strongly recommended, often required.

And also, the Win 10 license.
For the OS activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

Thank you for your reply.
I'm currently running a dell optiplex 755 mt q6600.
and will upgrade to a sandy bridge i5 (or something else better) probably.

 

[USAFRet]

Thank you for your reply.
I'm currently running a dell optiplex 755 mt q6600.

Absolutely a clean install in the new hardware.

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[JackFive]

Absolutely a clean install in the new hardware.

How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial

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Okay thanks bro
But what if i don't reinstall it again ?

 

[USAFRet]

Okay thanks bro
But what if i don't reinstall it again ?

See the 1, 2, 3 above.

 

[ragnarok0274]

Windows will likely revoke your license because of a big hardware change.
Also, consider getting an SSD for faster boot times.
They don't cost that much.
A 2.5" SATA III one will be fine.

 

[USAFRet]

Windows will likely revoke your license because of a big hardware change.
Also, consider getting an SSD for faster boot times.
They don't cost that much.
A 2.5" SATA III one will be fine.

The rules for hardware changes have changed significantly with Win 10.,
Specifically, from v1607 and later.

For the OS activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

 

[ragnarok0274]

Good thing I updated from 1507 to 2004, then.
I'm getting some new hardware soon.