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  1. Format the SSD to get rid of the clone. 2. Disconnect the original HDD, leaving only the new, clean, SSD
  Does that sound right? Anything glaring that I'm missing? Or small tips? Or a word of prayer, perhaps? Thanks!
  Computer Type: Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Inspiron 17-7778 OS: Win10 Home Quote Brink
  Hello plaidford, and welcome to Ten Forums. That sounds like a good plan. Since Windows 10 came preinstalled on the PC, it should automatically activate if you have UEFI firmware with the key embedded in it, or had linked your MSA with your digital license.
  It never hurts to pray to the PC Gods right before a clean install though. My System Specs You need to have JavaScript enabled so that you can use this ...
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  Computer Type: Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Inspiron 17-7778 OS: Win10 Home Quote plaidford
  That was a piece of cake! Thanks for the great info. That took maybe an hour. Everything seems to be running fine. I've downloaded Windows updates, set up some of my settings, etc, shut down and restarted a couple times. Now I'm going to connect the original HDD back up and I can format it for storage.
  That's great news plaidford. I'm glad it could help. My System Specs You need to have JavaScript enabled so that you can use this ...
  plaidford said: Now that I have my OS on the SSD, do people usually install other programs on the SSD and use the HDD just for data/document storage? Or do they literally only have the OS on the SSD. I have 200+ GB left on the SSD.