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Tam Le
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June 15th, 2020 02:00
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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U2CAMEB4ME
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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
Thank you for the answer !
Can you tell me a little detail how can i regain my license with the new SSD
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,
June 15th, 2020 06:00
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
Webinfosys2
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October 4th, 2024 17:02
@U2CAMEB4ME Hello, I have changed my HDD in laptop. But windows is not activated after new OS. My laptop is not about 8-10 years old but working enough for normal use.
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U2CAMEB4ME
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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
Tam Le
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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
U2CAMEB4ME
4 Operator
4 Operator
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6.2K Posts
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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
Tam Le
1 Rookie
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8 Posts
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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
Webinfosys2
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October 4th, 2024 17:02
@U2CAMEB4ME Hello, I have changed my HDD in laptop. But windows is not activated after new OS. My laptop is not about 8-10 years old but working enough for normal use.