[SOLVED] Switching SSD (with Win10) to new system.

[Dansaj]

My old system died so I just decided to build a new one(https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/pgZ2pG) .
Now I dont want to reinstall windows because I have a lot of stuff on my SSD etc.
So I was thinking if I could just plug it into my new system and somehow get it to work.
I have a spare 120GB SSD to work with, where my OS and all my files could fit.
Could it be done ? I really hope so, but keep in mind. I cant fire up my old system and do anything. Because it died.
Thanks

 

[rgd1101]

doubt it. system too different

 

[Satan-IR]

New build with new board you'd need to install Windows afresh and can't boot and use that old Windows. Is the specs in your signature the dead system?

You can do a clean install of Windows on the spare 120GB SSD and then connect the SSD with "your stuff" and try accessing your files on it. You can't run installed software on the old one, hardware too different and would have numerous issues such as driver issues etc.

That RMx 750 PSU is a very good unit but way more than you need with that CPU+GPU.

 

[USAFRet]

AMD Athlon x4 760k 4,0 ghz --> Ryzen 7 3700.

You need a clean install.

When moving to new hardware like this, there are 3 basic outcomes:

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

Here, I'd bank on #2.


Windows can be quite picky about the hardware it is originally installed on, and the farther apart the old and the new...the less likely it is to work.
You could try it, but be prepared for complete fail.

 

[Dansaj]

New build with new board you'd need to install Windows afresh and can't boot and use that old Windows. Is the specs in your signature the dead system?

You can do a clean install of Windows on the spare 120GB SSD and then connect the SSD with "your stuff" and try accessing your files on it. You can't run installed software on the old one, hardware too different and would have numerous issues such as driver issues etc.

That RMx 750 PSU is a very good unit but way more than you need with that CPU+GPU.

I was going to go for CX650 but people said the Vega is very power hungry and I didnt want to risk anything. And I got the RX brand new for very cheap.
I will do as you say and do a clean install.

 

[Dansaj]

AMD Athlon x4 760k 4,0 ghz --> Ryzen 7 3700.

You need a clean install.

When moving to new hardware like this, there are 3 basic outcomes:

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

Here, I'd bank on #2.


Windows can be quite picky about the hardware it is originally installed on, and the farther apart the old and the new...the less likely it is to work.
You could try it, but be prepared for complete fail.

Is there a way to avoid buying a new windows ?
Like if i do a fresh install of Windows.Could I somehow grab the license from it ?

Also I have some files on my spare 120GB SSD , can I install windows on it and keep the files still ?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Is there a way to avoid buying a new windows ?
Like if i do a fresh install of Windows.Could I somehow grab the license from it ?

Yes (if you have linked license of your windows to your microsoft account).
After install use activation troubleshooter, to transfer license to your new pc.

 

[Dansaj]

Yes (if you have linked license of your windows to your microsoft account).
After install use activation troubleshooter, to transfer license to your new pc.

I don't think I ever linked it, so I will probably have to wait and see.

 

[SkyNetRising]

You had to use microsoft account with admin privileges and login into your pc. This results in license being linked to your microsoft account.

If you have never used microsoft account and used local account only, then license would not be linked. You'll have to contact microsoft support then.

 

[Satan-IR]

I was going to go for CX650 but people said the Vega is very power hungry and I didnt want to risk anything. And I got the RX brand new for very cheap.
I will do as you say and do a clean install.

Yes, clean install is the way to go. No worries about the PSU, it's a very good-quality unit.

 

[herrwizo]

There IS an alternative way to get what you want.

It is called sysprep:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...p/sysprep--generalize--a-windows-installation

You have to perform it on your old rig, then shutdown the PC and never boot this drive again on the same rig. Install it into your new one, and you will basically only have to fully reinstall all drivers, but all data and apps will remain. some applications will require you to re-enter registration keys or activation data (adobe apps do that usually) but basically that's it.

You will end up with clean drive but keep all your apps and data. Tried and tested it many times in many years, works like a charm.

 

[USAFRet]

There IS an alternative way to get what you want.

It is called sysprep:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...p/sysprep--generalize--a-windows-installation

You have to perform it on your old rig, then shutdown the PC and never boot this drive again on the same rig. Install it into your new one, and you will basically only have to fully reinstall all drivers, but all data and apps will remain. some applications will require you to re-enter registration keys or activation data (adobe apps do that usually) but basically that's it.

You will end up with clean drive but keep all your apps and data. Tried and tested it many times in many years, works like a charm.

Sysprep is sometimes an option, but....
"My old system died so ..."

Not in this case, unfortunately.

 

[Cristodulo LucianAndrei]

It s good advices to Sysprep

 

[USAFRet]

It s good advices to Sysprep

1. It has already been noted that the original system is dead, so Sysprep is not possible.
2. I'm not sure what the original language of that website is, but that's a horrible translation into English
3. Please don't dredge up old threads.