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Okay so i have a HDD and i just bought a new Samsung 850 250g evo. And I want to install windows to my ssd and uninstall it on my Hdd. Using windows media creation tool and a usb.

First question how do i COMPLETELY uninstall windows from my hard drive

Second question do i need to deactivate my windows license/key from my hdd so that i can install windows to my SSD

Third is there anything else i should know before doing this
 
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Install windows to SSD while other drive is disconnected. Once installed connect HDD again and delete all partitions from it, partition format it as you wish and that's it.
No need to deactivate windows as everything is tied to your MB only.
Third, backup all files you want to keep on HDD because it will be gone once you reformat it. Also make sure you set SATA port to AHCI before you install windows on SSD. It's very important step.
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Install windows to SSD while other drive is disconnected. Once installed connect HDD again and delete all partitions from it, partition format it as you wish and that's it.
No need to deactivate windows as everything is tied to your MB only.
Third, backup all files you want to keep on HDD because it will be gone once you reformat it. Also make sure you set SATA port to AHCI before you install windows on SSD. It's very important step.
 
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