Backup and Restore question


  1. Posts : 52
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #1

    Backup and Restore question


    If I create a backup of my current windows 7 installation (which is already activated) and use it to restore windows 7 on another drive (SSD), will I have to reactivate windows? Or is everything exactly as it was on my previous drive including activation?

    If I change some further hardware such as my motherboard, and use the restore option, will it still function? I'm using an OEM version which I believe can only be activated once but I kinda want to upgrade some stuff...
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    I think an SSD change would not cause any problems---a restore from an image to a new SSD would still be activated and have no issues.

    But a motherboard change would violate the OEM license. I don't know if an attempted OEM image restore to a new motherboard would outright fail or if you simply would never be able to activate it.
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    A motherboard change can be "negotiated" with Microsoft. If it was a one to one replacement because of a failure, they might reactivate you.

    For moving to an SSD, you might want to read this: SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System
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