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JacquelineSom
Feb 01, 2026Iron Contributor
Migrate to Win 11 before or after changing HDD ?
Windows 10 offers me to upgrade to Windows 11, but I want to change my hard drive to upgrade to an SSD. Regarding the license, in what order should I take it ? Another question, is the migratio...
KennedyScott
Feb 07, 2026Iron Contributor
Step 1: Backup your data from the current drive.
Step 2: Install the SSD into your system.
Step 3: Reinstall or upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 on the new SSD.
Step 4: Activate Windows 11:
Use your existing digital license (linked to your Microsoft account or hardware).
If activation issues occur, use the activation troubleshooter or reactivate via digital license.