How could I reinstall Windows 10 to an SSD?

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Later this year, I am considering upgrading my PC to include a larger HDD and an SSD for my Windows 10 OS.

I have never used an SSD before, and I also don't have much experience in (re)installing an OS.

So, if I were to buy an SSD, what would be the best way to reinstall my Windows 10 OS onto the SSD?
 
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Flyfisherman
Yes, with some respect; once You have installed Windows from a new hardware, you might see a flag that tells You that this Windows version hasn't been approved or similar.

Just Ignore that for the time being and continue with the rest of Windows installation.
Later You can just go in and activate Your Windows:
Right click on Start > Control panel > System & Security > System => Below in that windows you will see if Windows has been activated or not.
If not click to activate and if there is any trouble with this > just do a telephone activation (don't worry) it's an easy step > activate and then it should be just fine! ;)
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Hi,

The very best way is t use the SSDs manufacturer Cloning tool, which comes with almost all the SSds on a DVD
Start and then Just follow the instructions.
No problem.

Best regards from Sweden ;)

Ps. Ok. I was under the impression that you was going to reuse the O/S and all s/w from the old HDD. If not, then follow the suggestions above. ds.
 
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I don't know if W10 is different, but on W7 doing that from a mechanical to SSD frequently meant that AHCI wasn't enabled, which is important for SSDs to get best performance. On W7, enabling AHCI was a little tricky.

A re-install onto SSD should always enable AHCI.
 
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Well I currently have Windows 10 Home installed on a 1TB HDD, and I am thinking about reinstalling the OS to an SSD if I decide to purchase one later this year.
 
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A re-install onto SSD should always enable AHCI
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No, This is done in the Bios setup menu and if you're going to make a new Windows installation, I strongly suggest twelve things:

1. Go into the Bios setup and make sure that you have it set to AHCI
2. Make sure that Your new SSD is on top of the Boot Priority order in the Bios Setup.
3. Unplug all other hard-drives and only have the one SSD connected during Windows installation.
4. After windows is installed, restart and run Windows update: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows update.
5. Restart
6 Repeat nr. 4 & 5
7. Shutdown the computer, unplug the powe3r cord from the wall outlet, connect all the hard drives and start.
8. Install antivirus s/w (if You have such) otherwise it will uses Microsoft Defender. at least it's something.
9. After a new restart, run Windows update again.
10. Install the graphics driver and restart.
11. Install all other drivers from the manufactures and restart.
12. Be happy.
Best regards from Sweden
 
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Another point I should mention is that I had my OS upgraded from Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 10 Home when I last upgraded my PC. Will this affect the re-installation process in any way?

For instance, would I be required to activate Windows 10 with a key after re-installing it to the SSD, or not?
 
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Duh - my bad, been a while since I did it last. Of course you are correct it is done in BIOS.

Still stands that if you need to turn it on, the W7 change procedure (there isn't one really, very manual) is a bit fiddly.

 
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So it wouldn't matter that I would be re-installing Windows 10 from my HDD to my SSD? Windows would still recognise my key on the new SSD if I were to re-install?
 
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Yes, with some respect; once You have installed Windows from a new hardware, you might see a flag that tells You that this Windows version hasn't been approved or similar.

Just Ignore that for the time being and continue with the rest of Windows installation.
Later You can just go in and activate Your Windows:
Right click on Start > Control panel > System & Security > System => Below in that windows you will see if Windows has been activated or not.
If not click to activate and if there is any trouble with this > just do a telephone activation (don't worry) it's an easy step > activate and then it should be just fine! ;)
 
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