Replacing MOB need to install my Builder copy of Win 7

Jackman33

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I have had real problems with my home assembled PC since some electrical problems from outages caused by weather. If I replace the MOB, can I reinstall my copy of Win 7 without any problems? I am sure the MOB has been damaged since everything else, power supply, drives, etc. work on another machine I have here.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home build
OS
Window 7 Home Premium
CPU
AMD Athlon 64x2 6000+
Motherboard
ASUS P8H67-M
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
As long as it's the retail version and not the OEM version...then yes you can.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
Memory
GSkill 4 X 2 GB PC 8500
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6790 D
Sound Card
On board RealTek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual monitors:Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
Screen Resolution
1600 X 900
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (primary)
Seagate Barracuda 2 X 320 GB
PSU
Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
Case
Thermaltake Overseer RX 1 full tower
Cooling
Core-Contact 92 mm CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Razor DeathAdder
Internet Speed
50/5 Mbps UL/DL
Other Info
Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
If I understand your answer, if it is a OEM version, you can't replace the MOB or other components? To make replacments, you have to purchase new software plus the parts??
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home build
OS
Window 7 Home Premium
CPU
AMD Athlon 64x2 6000+
Motherboard
ASUS P8H67-M
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
If I understand your answer, if it is a OEM version, you can't replace the MOB or other components? To make replacments, you have to purchase new software plus the parts??

An OEM license is supposed to be bound to the first PC that it's installed on. The PC is defined by its motherboard. The PC remains the same if every other component is replaced.

However, you're allowed to repair the PC by replacing the motherboard with the exact same model, or one designated by the motherboard maker as a replacement if the original is no longer sold.

If you have to activate the repaired system by phone, it's up to Microsoft whether to give you a new activation code (or not). I haven't tried it, but I have the impression that MS isn't strict about it.

If you're using a System Builder copy of Windows 7 on a system that you built for your personal use, you're violating the license agreement: the system is supposed to be strictly for resale. As far as I know, Microsoft has no enforcement of this. I speculate that most of the System Builder licenses sold by Newegg are used on personal systems.

(The System Builder license for Win8 has changed. For a DIY system, it replaces the Full Retail license, and functions like it. For a system that is sold, it acts like an OEM license. Confusing, maybe.)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
Thanks for the information.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home build
OS
Window 7 Home Premium
CPU
AMD Athlon 64x2 6000+
Motherboard
ASUS P8H67-M
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
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