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29 February 2024  Jennifer Thatcher  Technology Manager of Test Dept.
 

Summary
Discover the seamless way to transfer Windows 10/11 to a different PC by ensuring hardware compatibility, following our expert migration guide, and managing activation effectively. Dive into our detailed article for all the insights you need to make the process smooth and error-free.



Table of contents

table iconI. Precautions for migrating Windows 10 system to other computers
table iconII. How to migrate Windows 10 system to other computers?
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I. Precautions for migrating Windows 10 system to other computers

When replacing a computer device or migrating the Windows 10/11 system to another computer, there are key points to consider.
1 , The original computer equipment and the migrated computer hardware (motherboard, CPU, etc.) should preferably use the same brand
After installing Windows 10, it is recommended to install compatible hardware drivers. To migrate the system without reinstalling, it is best to use the same brand of hardware for both computers, especially the motherboard and CPU. Using different models of the same brand for motherboard and CPU may cause startup issues post migration. Upgrading hardware like memory sticks, hard drives, or power supplies with new models of the same brand is possible, but ensure to update or install the necessary drivers.
2 , Understand the hardware parameters required by the Windows 10 system
The target computer parameters for system migration should at least meet the following points, so that even if the system migration fails, the system can still be reinstalled.
● 1GHz or faster processor
● 1GB RAM (32bit), 2GB RAM (64bit)
● At least 20GB of free hard disk space
● 800 x 600 screen resolution or higher
● DirectX® 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
3 , Prepare a hard disk with a suitable capacity and an external hard disk box
When migrating the Windows 10/11 system, connect the hard disk of other computers to the original equipment through an external hard disk box. The hard drive capacity should be larger than the space occupied by the system partition. For faster performance, consider migrating to an SSD and installing it on a new computer. Click here for more SSD options and suggestions.
4 , choose the appropriate system migration tool
Many tools support system migration, but some are complicated and have low success rates. Renee Becca is recommended for its simple operation and high success rate. It supports system migration, hard disk/system disk cloning, and partition cloning. Before migration, back up important files to prevent data loss from migration or hard disk failure.

II. How to migrate Windows 10 system to other computers?

1. Use Renee Becca to migrate Windows 10 system

Renee Becca is a tool specifically designed for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It can efficiently back up and restore essential data on your computer, including programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Additionally, it allows for disk and system data cloning with 3 different cloning methods: hard disk cloning, partition cloning, and system migration. Choose the most suitable method based on your individual needs.
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With the help of Renee Becca, it is very convenient to migrate the Windows 10 system to the hard disk of other computers, making it a system disk. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Connect the hard disk of other computers to the original computer through an external hard disk box. Download and install Renee Becca on the original computer, and select the “System Redeploy” option in the main interface under the “Clone” column.
connect disk to another computer with enclosure
select system redeploy function in clone
Step 2: In the “System Migration” window, choose a new hard disk as the target location and the system partition as the source. Click the migration button to start the process. Wait for the progress bar to reach 100% to indicate successful migration. Install the new hard disk on other computers and set it as the first boot device in the BIOS. Check and adjust the settings in the BIOS if needed.
select a destination to redeploy system with renee becca
Kind tips The total capacity of the new hard disk needs to be greater than the size of the system to be migrated; in addition, since all data in the target disk will be erased during the system migration, please check whether the target disk exists before the official system migration. Important data, and make file backups in advance. If you want to migrate all the data of the original system hard disk (not just the system partition) to the new hard disk, you can also choose the (hard disk clone/clone system hard disk) function.

2. Activate the migrated system

Renee Becca can migrate the license certificate to a new hard disk, but if the system is detected on another computer after connecting to the Internet, it may become inactive. If you do not have the original product key, you can check out free activation methods here. If your product key is retail, you can uninstall it from the original device and reactivate it on the new one.
Step 1: Search (CMD) on the original computer device, right-click (Command Prompt), and select (Run as Administrator).
run as administrator
Step 2: Type (slmgr.vbs /upk) and press (Enter), wait for a while and the prompt “Product key successfully uninstalled” will appear.
Enter slmgr.vbs /upk
Step 3: Type (slmgr /cpky) again and press (Enter) to clear the product license in the registry. After that, you can use the system product key in the original computer to activate the same version of the system in the new computer.
Type slmgr /cpky
Step 4: Start the computer after the system migration, and then click (Start)-(Settings)-(Update and Security)-(Activation), you can re-enter your product key to activate the Windows 10 system.
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