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June 15th, 2020 02:00

Keep Windows license when Upgrade new SSD

Hello,

 

I want to upgrade my SSD but I also want to keep windows license. Is there anyway to do that

 

Thank you

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June 15th, 2020 03:00

Welcome to the Dell Community  @Tam Le 

Your Windows Licence is electronic stored in the BIOS

Swapping the HDD will not effect your COA.

Best regards,

U2

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June 15th, 2020 03:00

Thank you for the answer !

 

Can you tell me a little detail how can i regain my license with the new SSD

 

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June 15th, 2020 04:00

@Tam Le 

If you image the drive nothing will need to be done.

If you install a fresh Windows OS then the first time you go on-line it will automatically activate.

Regards,

U2

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June 15th, 2020 06:00

Thank you for the answer !

 

What about the OEM, Dell partition on the disk? Do I need to keep it? Is there any affection if i didnt keep it?

 Best regards

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