[SOLVED] Transferring SSD and HDDs to a new system.

[vincentvanbro96]

On my current gaming build, I have a 128GB SSD which holds Windows 10 64 bit and all of my program files, I also have two 1TB HDDS that store all of my games, pictures, and music. I am going to be doing a new build soon (both the new and old motherboards are/will be Intel if that matter). Can I simply place the SSD and the HDDs in the new system and use them without any problems or having to re-download everything?

 

[rgd1101]

might have to reinstall windows. and depend on what software you install. reinstall them too

 

[popatim]

Flip a coin, no one can say for sure. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't.

 

[USAFRet]

On my current gaming build, I have a 128GB SSD which holds Windows 10 64 bit and all of my program files, I also have two 1TB HDDS that store all of my games, pictures, and music. I am going to be doing a new build soon (both the new and old motherboards are/will be Intel if that matter). Can I simply place the SSD and the HDDs in the new system and use them without any problems or having to re-download everything?

Often asked question.

3 possibilities:

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

I've seen all 3.

Prepare for a full wipe and reinstall.
Be glad if you don't have to.

 

[USAFRet]

Additionally, licensing issues come into play.
Read here:
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/