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Windows 7: New MB and hard drive... can I reinstall Windows 7?
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15 Sep 2010
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New MB and hard drive... can I reinstall Windows 7?
I'm getting a new motherboard, hard drive, and graphics card today. I want my Windows 7 installation to be on this new hard drive instead of the old one. Am I going to have problems getting it activated? Is there some sort of proper deactivation process I need to do? I heard that your hardware is taken into account for whether it's a legitimate reinstall on the same system... is this true? Are these changes going to make the system "different" to the point that it won't consider it the same computer?
For the record, my old motherboard works, it's just that I'm swapping it out for a new one. I'm putting my old one in my dad's computer. So, if there's something I need to do while the old parts are still in my computer, that is still very doable.
| My System Specs |
| OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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15 Sep 2010
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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz) SomeWhere in the HOT Arizona Desert ! |
Is you windows version a Full Retail or a Mfg. OEM version ? | | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory 2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays 19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Keyboard Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
PSU 430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case All Generic Full Towers
Cooling Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Hard Drives 6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
Internet Speed Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
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15 Sep 2010
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Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer University of Kentucky |
This answer pretty much applies to your situation. Courtesy of Brock... Windows 7 Uninstall - Install Question | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell and Custom
OS Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
CPU System 1: i7 2600@3.4GHz, System 2: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6G
Motherboard System 1:Dell 06NWYK System 2: ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GB
Graphics Card System 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card System 1: onboard System 2: onboard
Monitor(s) Displays System1: Viewsonic HDMI 24"
Screen Resolution System 1: 1920x1080 System 2: 1920x1080
Case System 1: Dell System 2: Cooler Master
Hard Drives System 1: Mirrored .5B drives System 2: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Internet Speed 10 MBPS
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15 Sep 2010
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W 7 64-bit Ultimate The Lowcountry |
Hello Try4ce, welcome to Seven Forums!
That type of OEM Windows is forever tied to the first motherboard it is installed to and can never be legally moved to another PC, it lives and dies with that mobo. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number * BFK Customs *
OS W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory 8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays 1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution 1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Keyboard Microsoft 500
Mouse Razer Diamondback 3G
PSU Corsair 620HX
Case Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Hard Drives 1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
Internet Speed 14 Mb/s
Other Info 1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
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15 Sep 2010
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What's the best option, then? Buying another copy at New Egg, or can I install my current disc and buy another code for the same or less? | | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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15 Sep 2010
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Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer University of Kentucky |
Quote: Originally Posted by Try4ce  What's the best option, then? Buying another copy at New Egg, or can I install my current disc and buy another code for the same or less? Buy a full copy from a reputable source. Since it's coded to the mobo, moving the hard drive wouldn't help. Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more! | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell and Custom
OS Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
CPU System 1: i7 2600@3.4GHz, System 2: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6G
Motherboard System 1:Dell 06NWYK System 2: ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GB
Graphics Card System 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card System 1: onboard System 2: onboard
Monitor(s) Displays System1: Viewsonic HDMI 24"
Screen Resolution System 1: 1920x1080 System 2: 1920x1080
Case System 1: Dell System 2: Cooler Master
Hard Drives System 1: Mirrored .5B drives System 2: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Internet Speed 10 MBPS
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15 Sep 2010
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Ah well. I'd assumed the low prices on the OEM versions was the way to go, but I guess I've learned I may as well buy the retail box. 
If I make upgrades and want to reinstall in the future with a retail copy, can I call Microsoft and get permission to reinstall and reactivate? I guess it'd make it worth the extra cost. | | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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15 Sep 2010
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W 7 64-bit Ultimate The Lowcountry |
You don't have to contact MS at all except on-line for the re-activation with full retail.  | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number * BFK Customs *
OS W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory 8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays 1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution 1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Keyboard Microsoft 500
Mouse Razer Diamondback 3G
PSU Corsair 620HX
Case Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Hard Drives 1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
Internet Speed 14 Mb/s
Other Info 1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
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15 Sep 2010
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Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer University of Kentucky |
Quote: Originally Posted by Try4ce If I make upgrades and want to reinstall in the future with a retail copy, can I call Microsoft and get permission to reinstall and reactivate? I guess it'd make it worth the extra cost. Yes. Activate Windows 7 by Phone | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell and Custom
OS Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
CPU System 1: i7 2600@3.4GHz, System 2: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6G
Motherboard System 1:Dell 06NWYK System 2: ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GB
Graphics Card System 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card System 1: onboard System 2: onboard
Monitor(s) Displays System1: Viewsonic HDMI 24"
Screen Resolution System 1: 1920x1080 System 2: 1920x1080
Case System 1: Dell System 2: Cooler Master
Hard Drives System 1: Mirrored .5B drives System 2: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Internet Speed 10 MBPS
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