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February 2nd, 2025 06:24

Replacing hdd to ssd, dell Vostro 3671

I have a dell vostro 3671 cpu, but the hdd is broken, I plan to replace it with an ssd, what should I prepare in the ssd? BIOS setup? install windows? bootable usb? what are the steps? and do I need to enter the windows license key again? I don't really understand

the ssd is empty, there is no content

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February 2nd, 2025 06:35

You will need to create a Windows installation media (USB) from Microsoft.  While you install, it will detect the embedded license in a chip on motherboard and a same Windows edition will be installed.  A process for Windows 11 installation for your review.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsinsider/cleaninstall

 

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February 2nd, 2025 21:14

besides chino advice, pls confirm your ssd is

  • One M.2 2230/2280 NVMe solid-state drive.
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