Hdd having issues? If I get a new one will I still be able to install my windows 8.1

[GameBruhColor]

Note: I do not have the OEM version of windows 8.1 but I do still have the disk and product key.

I built my PC a month ago and didnt realize I bought a used HDD. It works fine but I got a few unexplained restarts recently 1 last month and two today(2/20/2015). I checked the windows event logs and got a message that some some sensor driver failed to load and immediatly thought its the HDD.I want to take action right away. Im gonna buy an SSD and a new HHD but i need to know if I will still be able to use my product key without having to buy another copy.

 

[ss202sl]

Yes.

 

[bobs616]

should not be a problem if I understand your question. It's usually only when you go to a new motherboard that Windows starts objecting (especially with the single computer versions). Just upgrading the drive shouldn't be a problem, but you might consider cloning if you new SSD is big enough, saves the hassle of reinstalling everything (though sometimes starting fresh is nice getting rid of stuff you never use).

 

[GameBruhColor]

Both answers reassured me. Thank you

 

[leon2006]

Clone your HDD to your SSD...It should run immediately...Use disc / HDD cloning tool on the web to transfer your HDD to SSD