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Replacing MB, reinstalling Win 7 OEM version W/O losing settings??
For the first ever I have had an Asus MB die on me. I built it and used an OEM version of Win7 Home Premium. Once I get the new, different brand, MB, memory, & video card, installed is this bugger going to start up??? If not can I somehow reinstall Windows on top of itself with losing programs and settings?? I know the drivers etc. will be wrong, but will it be able to fix itself?
Or if it will not boot, can I somehow do an upgrade install of Win 8? I have read that you have to start the Win 8 from within Win 7.
Help!!! Getting to old for this!!