Stock Windows 10 PC - HDD Replacement

[WPCentral Question]

I just bought a new laptop with Windows 10 pre-installed. I want to replace the HDD with an SSD.

How can I properly install Windows 10 on the SSD?
Will a fresh install from an ISO do the trick?
Does my motherboard contain my Windows 10 product key?

 

[eusty]

Install from a USB ISO would be the best way.

You shouldn't need a key as it had W10 installed on it, just hit the 'skip product key' when asked and it should activate for you. Just make sure you have 'like for like' W10 versions Home/Pro etc