Windows transfer method

[TheTechBeast8]

so I'm going to build a new gaming pc and I would like to know if I could move my windows from my old gaming pc to the new SSD ill buy and then put that in my new pc and run windows like nothing changed on my new pc and then just shove some Linux on my old pc

 

[USAFRet]

so I'm going to build a new gaming pc and I would like to know if I could move my windows from my old gaming pc to the new SSD ill buy and then put that in my new pc and run windows like nothing changed on my new pc and then just shove some Linux on my old pc

Not the way you're thinking. no.

Going into a new PC, you really really need to do a full reinstall.
What OS is this? If Win10, you can probably move the license. Where did this OS come from?

But the actual OS will probably need a full reinstall.

 

[TheTechBeast8]

it was windows 8 but they windows 10 came out and i got the upgrade it was a physical copy

 

[USAFRet]

it was windows 8 but they windows 10 came out and i got the upgrade it was a physical copy

OK, for that, you can transfer the license, and you don't have to buy a new license for your new PC.

Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html


For the actual installed OS, there are 3 possible outcomes in moving the drive like that.
1. It boots up just fine
2. It fails completely
3. It boots up, but you discover issues for weeks/months after.

For a whole new system, a clean install is strongly recommended, often required.

 

[TheTechBeast8]

thank you

 

[TheTechBeast8]

wait but how would i transfer the windows 10 version when i only have a windows 8 physical copy

 

[USAFRet]

wait but how would i transfer the windows 10 version when i only have a windows 8 physical copy

Read the above links for how to transfer the license and activate it on your new hardware.

You create your own Windows 10 install DVD or USB.
Here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Then, do a clean install on the new hardware:
How to do a CLEAN installation of Windows 10