Want to move Windows 10 OS to an SSD, but I don't have a product key to reenter.

[Tj Wiley]

So, like the title says, I want to move my OS to a new SSD, however, I don't have a product key of any kind for Windows 10. I got the free upgrade from Windows 8, so it didn't send me anything. I ran one of those programs to find it in my motherboard, but it couldn't find it; I looked up the specific error that I got and it meant that it isn't linked to my motherboard. So what should I do in this case?

Thanks!

 

[reedo_43]

Did you use magic jelly bean?

 

[johnnyb105]

You should be able to transfer your os to the ssd and be fine I belive the file /key is embeded in your bios so do you have a program to transfer the os with?

 

[Tj Wiley]

I didn't use Magic Jelly Bean, I used some software that was on the Microsoft forums. And I also don't have a program to transfer the OS with. What would you recommend?

 

[johnnyb105]

http://www.backup-utility.com/free-backup-software.html

Works for me quite well.

 

[orlbuckeye]

So, like the title says, I want to move my OS to a new SSD, however, I don't have a product key of any kind for Windows 10. I got the free upgrade from Windows 8, so it didn't send me anything. I ran one of those programs to find it in my motherboard, but it couldn't find it; I looked up the specific error that I got and it meant that it isn't linked to my motherboard. So what should I do in this case?

Thanks!

You have 2 options:

1. Download the ISO and uncompress it to a DVD or USB flash drive and install.
2. Clone the drive with would require cloning software and a HD bay or external drive enclosure to clone to.

You don need a key because Windows 10 doesn't use a key unless you purchase the retail version. The upgrade activates Windows 10 for your hardware when you upgrade. It store the information on the MS server. When you do a clean install a key isn't needed although you may be asked for one.

 

[orlbuckeye]

You should be able to transfer your os to the ssd and be fine I belive the file /key is embeded in your bios so do you have a program to transfer the os with?

Windows 10 doesn't embed a key. Windows 8 and 7 did on OEM machines sold by OEM's.