getting new mobo/ cpu


  1. cloud8521
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    getting new mobo/ cpu


    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
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  3. richc46
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    cloud8521 said:
    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
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  4. cloud8521
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    richc46 said:
    cloud8521 said:
    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 win7
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  6. SlackerITGuy
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    Clean Install.
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  7. richc46
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    cheeriokilla said:
    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.
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  8. cloud8521
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    i know i know. i just wanted to see what everyone thought, weather i should reinstall or not thats all
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