I’m planning to replace the existing SSD within my Dell Optiplex pc. When I bought it, it came with an SSD that had a windows installation with pro license activated. Now, when I replace this with a new SSD, how do I transfer the license?

  • My Password Is 1234@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    The system should activate itself if you only replace the disk.

    But… if you ever need a license use one of the activation scripts from massgravel on githu… I mean buy a new license on microsoft.com and enjoy your shiny, legally activated operaring system.

    …or just install Linux, if your use case allows you to do so

    • TheWilliamist@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      There are a ton of $29 license sites out there as well. Yes, it’s grey market, but it’s not like anyone has gotten support from MS anyway.

    • Stowaway@midwest.socialEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      This is the correct answer. Dell, and other oems, have stored their windows keys in firmware on motherboards for years now. You could literally install on a fresh drive and it should auto activate. Typically at most you have to go to click activate yourself.

      This is all assuming the machine came with a pro license and wasn’t upgraded of course. It should have a sticker on it.