Pre installing Windows on SSD

[Anonymous9944]

I just built my new PC and am waiting for my CPU cooler to arrive before I can use it. Can I plug my new SSD into my old PC and install Windows on it so long?

 

[Rocky Bennett]

No, probably not. It is much safer to use a USB stick because of different drivers. Just download the Windows 10 ISO on the old computer and put the ISO on a USB stick.

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9230-windows-10-iso-...

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's not a great idea , because it probably won't boot because of the hardware differences , drivers , chipsets etc. Best to perform a clean install on the new PC.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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Question from Anonymous9944 : "Windows OS install"

I just built my custom PC. I am waiting for my cpu cooler to arrive before I can use it. I was wondering if I could plug my new SSD into my old PC and install Windows on it beforehand?

No, probably not. It is much safer to use a USB stick because of different drivers. Just download the Windows 10 ISO on the old computer and put the ISO on a USB stick.

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9230-windows-10-iso-download.html

I just built my custom PC. I am waiting for my cpu cooler to arrive before I can use it. I was wondering if I could plug my new SSD into my old PC and install Windows on it beforehand?

No.
The OS needs to be installed on the system where it will live.