SSD laptop to PC

[Diegoooooo]

Hello,

I have currently a laptop but i'm planning to build a PC. I have a question though, can i use the same SSD (256 gb) from my laptop and use that in the PC? Would it work without any reset so i dont need to install windows, or do i need to reset it (dont know how to reset it) and install windows again.

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hey there, Diegoooooo!

Yes, you can use your SSD as a storage device without any issues once you've built your new rig! However, you'd need a new genuine Windows Installation altogether, not just a reset/re-install. The OS communicates with the motherboard whereas the SSD/HDD is just a carrier of the system files. Changing the computer means that your old Window installation won't work on it.
So basically you'd have to pick a new Windows OS installation when shopping for PC parts as well.

Hope I was helpful. Good luck with your rig!
SuperSoph_WD

 

[Diegoooooo]

Hey, SuperSoph_WD

So if i build that PC and got the SSD that was in my laptop in it aswell i need to buy windows 7/8/10 and install the windows i bought and everything will work?

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Yes, pretty much that's how it's going to work. However, keep in mind that this would require your SSD to be formatted, so make sure you have a backup of your most important data somewhere else otherwise you'd lose it once you begin the new Windows installation on your new PC build.

Hope I was able to help you out! Keep me posted if you have more questions!
SuperSoph_WD

 

[Diegoooooo]

Thanks for helping me!