Using SSD with Win10 for new motherboard

galaxymark1994

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I just bought a new motherboard today.. i need to know if i can boot my PC directly to the same SSD without formatting or Installing windows10 again.. thanks
 
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You may need to reinstall the OS.
There is no 100% yes or no.

If you've not yet changed the hardware, read and do this first:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

USAFRet

Titan
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You may need to reinstall the OS.
There is no 100% yes or no.

If you've not yet changed the hardware, read and do this first:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html
 
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