Windows 7 - getting new mobo/ cpu

cloud8521 · 12-27-2009

should i reinstall windows 7 after baking up key things(either way i will have to call in... i think) so there's no problems with drivers. or just reactivate? to save time

richc46 · 12-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by cloud8521

should i reinstall windows 7 after baking up key things(either way i will have to call in... i think) so there's no problems with drivers. or just reactivate? to save time

If you do not have an OEM version, when you are ready just install. Give your key after installation, not during. Most drivers etc, will be already installed.

With an OEM it can only be used on one machine
With upgrade only one machine at a time

cloud8521 · 12-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by richc46

Quote: Originally Posted by cloud8521

should i reinstall windows 7 after baking up key things(either way i will have to call in... i think) so there's no problems with drivers. or just reactivate? to save time

If you do not have an OEM version, when you are ready just install. Give your key after installation, not during. Most drivers etc, will be already installed.

With an OEM it can only be used on one machine
With upgrade only one machine at a time

yeah i got the retail upgrade.

use to use OEM XP lol

so i should just reinstall for safty, but this is a brand new mobo hit market after Windows 7

SlackerITGuy · 12-27-2009

Clean Install.

richc46 · 12-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by cheeriokilla

Clean Install.

Agreed you must do a clean. But when asked for your key, do not give it. After you are installed, give the number, then. You may have to phone activate, or even speak to a tech, but you are within the rules. There will be no problem.

cloud8521 · 12-27-2009

i know i know. i just wanted to see what everyone thought, weather i should reinstall or not thats all

Windows 7 - getting new mobo/ cpu

getting new mobo/ cpu problems?