You can definitely take an old hard drive out of one computer and place it in another, as long as the destination computer has space and the proper interfaces. The best approach is to install it as a second drive so as to be able to easily access its existing contents.
Can I move my old hard drive to a new computer?
You can definitely take an old hard drive out of one computer and place it in another, as long as the destination computer has space and the proper interfaces. The best approach is to install it as a second drive so as to be able to easily access its existing contents.
Can I move a hard drive with Windows 10 to another computer?
Replies (4) If you had originally upgraded from a retail Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 license to the Windows 10 free upgrade, yes, you can. If Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 came preinstalled with your computers motherboard, what is known as a an OEM license, then you cannot. Was this reply helpful?