Installing Windows 10 again

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

Im replacing my mobo and cpu and i heard my ssd wont work with the new mobo because its not the same model or something. I installed windows 10 onto a usb drive using the windows installation media, and i dont know what to do next. I need to know how to wipe my ssd and how to install windows 10 again on it so that it cooperates with my new mobo.

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

Assuming your OS is up to date with the Anniversary release, 1607...
Read this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/windows-10-activation
You may have to reinstall with the new hardware, but you can activate it no problem.

IceMyth · Aug 9, 2016

Hi,

About reinstalling windows & format SSD, just boot normally from the USB and I believe there will be an option that will ask you to select disk that you want to install on and format it.

Regards,

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

So do i just put the usb with the installation media in the computer and it works? Even with the ssd wiped it recognizes my ssd and lets me install windows 10? I heard things about something called an iso but do i need that?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

USAFRet :

So do i just put the usb with the installation media in the computer and it works? Even with the ssd wiped it recognizes my ssd and lets me install windows 10? I heard things about something called an iso but do i need that?

If you have a USB with the install on it, ignore what anyone says about an ISO.

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

IceMyth :

So with the new motherboard and cpu installed when i boot up it will give me the option to format? I heard that if i plug my ssd into the new motherboard without doing something prior it can lead to a blue screen. Do i have to do anything prior?

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

LemurWithAFemur :

If you have a USB with the install on it, ignore what anyone says about an ISO.

And so now when i plug that usb in the system with the new mobo it will install windows 10?

unreal9400 · Aug 9, 2016

What is your current mobo and CPU?
What is the mobo and CPU you want to replace it with?
Sounds like you may need to purchase a new license of Windows.
The SSD is not the problem here.
And what is your SSD model and specification?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

There is a possibility that your current install will work with the new hardware.
The same possibility exists that it will require a clean install.

Prepare for if it needs a new install, be thankful if it does not.

If it fails, that is when you boot up from your USB, and do a clean install on the SSD.

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

unreal9400 :

I have a F2A78M-D3H mobo and AMD Athlon X4 860K.
I want to replace with a Asus H110M-A mobo and a i5-6500.
SSD is a 250GB 850 EVO-Series

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

LemurWithAFemur :

There is a possibility that your current install will work with the new hardware.
The same possibility exists that it will require a clean install.

Prepare for if it needs a new install, be thankful if it does not.

If it fails, that is when you boot up from your USB, and do a clean install on the SSD.

And how do i go about doing a clean install?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

Power off
Connect your USB install thing.
Power up and boot from that.

unreal9400 · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

You need a new license of Windows 10 for the new motherboard or else it won't activate since the old license is tied to the old motherboard.

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

unreal9400 :

LemurWithAFemur :

You need a new license of Windows 10 for the new motherboard or else it won't activate since the old license is tied to the old motherboard.

I have the disc is there any way to activate without product key?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

Did you read what I linked above, about the Anniversary release and activation?
If not, go read that.

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

So is the activation tied to my mobo?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

As of release 1607, released last week, you can link that install to a Microsoft account, instead of to the actual hardware.
You must do this before you change the hardware.

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

LemurWithAFemur :

As of release 1607, released last week, you can link that install to a Microsoft account, instead of to the actual hardware.
You must do this before you change the hardware.

How do i link it?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

USAFRet :

How do i link it?

Before you change the hardware:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/windows-10-activation
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20527/windows-10-activation-troubleshooter

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

LemurWithAFemur :

Before you change the hardware:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/windows-10-activation
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20527/windows-10-activation-troubleshooter

What do those links tell me? Im sorry im really new to all this windows stuff.

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

USAFRet :

What do those links tell me? Im sorry im really new to all this windows stuff.

It tells you how the whole activation thing has changed in the last week.
Previously, a hardware change often meant a whole new OS license.
Today, not so much.

The license belongs to you, not to the hardware.

Specifically, this:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

LemurWithAFemur :

It tells you how the whole activation thing has changed in the last week.
Previously, a hardware change often meant a whole new OS license.
Today, not so much.

The license belongs to you, not to the hardware.

Specifically, this:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

Thank you for that link it was very informative and it helped a lot, but i have anothe question. I dont have to buy windows again?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

Correct.
You do not have to purchase another Windows license.

LemurWithAFemur · Aug 9, 2016

USAFRet :

So do i need to put in the windows 10 disc as the new hardware launches up? And do i need to wipe my ssd for my new mobo?

USAFRet · Aug 9, 2016

LemurWithAFemur :

1. Prepare for if you need to do a full reinstall.
This means knowing all your username/passwords
Serial numbers for any other software.
Have all of your install files handy
Have all of your hardware drivers on a USB stick or DVD

2. As the links from MS above, link your current OS install with a Microsoft account

3. Swap the hardware

4. See if it boots up
If it does, great. Proceed to the activation

If it does not boot up properly, this is when you look into a full reinstall of the OS.

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