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Rod-F
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May 17, 2020

What are the steps I'm to take to move my Windows 10 license from HD to SSD?

I've asked questions like this one before, I think it this forum or other forums. I still don't have the answers I need. That's entirely my fault, I've done a poor job explaining what I need and why....
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Luis_Guicho
Copper Contributor
May 18, 2020

Rod-F 

You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

 

Download here: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=616447 (Then select Download tool now.)

 

To create the installation media, here's what you'll need:

 

A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary, depending on your internet connection.

 

A USB flash drive or DVD. A blank USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner). We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you're told the disc image file is too large, you'll need to use dual layer (DL) DVD media.

 

Then boot (you may need to change the boot drive starter depending your BIOS. Normally you need to press an F key - F8 sometimes to select the flash drive.) with the USB flash drive and perform a clean installation.

 

LG

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    Rod-F
    Iron Contributor
    May 31, 2020

    Luis_Guicho How do I get the keys for my Windows 10 license?

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    Rod-F
    Iron Contributor
    May 23, 2020

    Luis_Guicho I've got a new USB drive. I've downloaded the MediaCreationTool. Now comes the part I'm not sure of. I doubt that I'm simply going to place the MediaCreationTool onto the USB drive. My guess is I'm supposed to run the MediaCreationTool.exe drive and have the USB drive plugged into my computer, correct? And if so, what's supposed to happen next?

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