What OS is it?Hey! I'm going to buy a new pc, but I'm keeping my Hard Drive. I wanted to know how to erase everything, like drivers and stuff, so that I don't have any problems with my new pc.
Thanks!
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I have windows 10 home, and I have a digital license connected to my Microsoft account for it.What OS is it?
Where did it come from originally?
If Win 10, are you planning to possibly transfer the license, or are you buying a new license for your new system?
Thanks! This is also useful, but i want to know how to delete all the drivers and stuff, so that it's like newAssuming WIndows 10:
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
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/windows-build-1607-and-activation.2786960/
Then, for the actual installation in the new system:
How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial
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Thank you!If you're using windows, this is probably the path of least resistance:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-wipe-a-hard-drive-2624527