So I a have a quite old pc, it has a hdd with Windows 10 (64 bit) and other stuff in it (games, movies, etc.). I am going to build a new pc, so my question is, can I remove the hdd on my old pc and put it on the new one and keep windows 10 and the other stuff in it or I have to wipe the hdd to put it on my new pc?
Can I swap my hdd from an old pc to a new one?
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It might work and boot Windows on your new system, but I doubt it. Even if it does, it may still have problems because drivers and other things won't be the same. It's better to back up any important data, format it, and do a clean install.
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You can keep it..unless the version of Windows the was installed is an OEM version, then I dont know. If you don't care about your files I would use the Windows disc and install it again. If you do care about your files then move the HDD over. I didn't care about the files since mostly games so I reinstalled my Windows 8.1 onto it once I brought it over.
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Carrizosa - - Please follow up on this thread and let us know how it goes with that drive whenever you try it - - does it boot into Windows 10 okay or not on your new PC - - it will be of great help to others who read this thread looking for answers - - not to mention helping to broaden our own knowledge on such a frequently argued-over topic.
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If that copy of Windows 10 is the free upgrade then no, you cannot transfer it to a new computer. Even if it booted (doubtful) it cannot be activated on the new hardware and you will be told this when you call to ask for activation.
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Good point - - never occurred to me, but then I don't use Win10.
Some words of wisdom at last instead of "might work" or "try it" - - thanks for putting us all straight.
Some words of wisdom at last instead of "might work" or "try it" - - thanks for putting us all straight.
Phillip Corcoran :
Carrizosa - - Please follow up on this thread and let us know how it goes with that drive whenever you try it - - does it boot into Windows 10 okay or not on your new PC - - it will be of great help to others who read this thread looking for answers - - not to mention helping to broaden our own knowledge on such a frequently argued-over topic.
Oh, and welcome to THF!
Oh, and welcome to THF!
Sure, I am going to get the parts next weekend, I will let you know what happens.
Phillip Corcoran :
Carrizosa - - Please follow up on this thread and let us know how it goes with that drive whenever you try it - - does it boot into Windows 10 okay or not on your new PC - - it will be of great help to others who read this thread looking for answers - - not to mention helping to broaden our own knowledge on such a frequently argued-over topic.
Oh, and welcome to THF!
Oh, and welcome to THF!
Hi, so about the swap of my hdd, surprisingly it worked, everything stayed the same as in my old pc ( I don´t know if I was lucky or maybe it just works like that).
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