Question Use the same SSD on 2 different systems ?

[Segomiol]

Hi there,
I have 2 AMD PC's that I want the same SSD to work on both.
Is it possible to install Windows 10 on a SSD used by a system powered by a Ryzen 5 3600 & then use this SSD on another AMD system powered by a Ryzen 7 5700X?
AMD Motherboard :
*MSI B550 A PRO
*GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO P
*The SSD WD BLACK SN750 ...500GB
Thanks to all

 

[USAFRet]

Is it possible to install Windows 10 on a SSD used by a system powered by a Ryzen 5 3600 & then use this SSD on another AMD system powered by a Ryzen 7 5700X?

That is unlikely to actually work.

A Windows install is not as system agnostic as we'd all like.

Install the OS on the drive, while that drive is in the system it will live in.

 

[dwd999]

The Windows copy protection system links Windows' installation activation to a specific motherboard when Windows is installed. So moving an SSD to another system would require a change in that Windows' installation activation. Refer to activation procedures on Microsoft's website.

 

[USAFRet]

The Windows copy protection system links Windows' installation activation to a specific motherboard when Windows is installed. So moving an SSD to another system would require a change in that Windows' installation activation. Refer to activation procedures on Microsoft's website.

Its not just activation/licensing.

Also, actual operation.
Unless it is the exact same motherboard replacement....problems may arise.

 

[KingLoki]

Maybe, would it work in a dual boot type process?
Partition 1...windows fresh boot install on PC 1
Partition 2...windows fresh boot install on PC2

Then make them Dual Boot when firing up PC 1 or PC 2. and select the correct partition to suit.
One problem would be two seperate instances of windows. Not mirrored.
Of course, you will legally need two valid licences to use both pc's
Haven't tried it but just a thought???