Restarting Windows again
Restarting Windows again
To reinstall Windows 10, start with your current system after upgrading from Windows 8.1 and replacing the motherboard. Perform a clean installation to ensure a fresh setup.
A fresh installation is necessary because the old setup may have issues, and a new motherboard ensures compatibility and optimal performance.
They suggested a complete Windows reinstall since the new motherboard needed it due to driver conflicts with the existing ones.
I've experienced success moving drives from an older Core2Duo setup to a modern 3rd gen i5. Others have shared similar experiences with AMD to Intel migrations. I suggest giving it a try first; if problems arise, you may need to buy a new Windows license since the serial linkage is now handled differently by Microsoft. By the way, which mobos are you planning to switch?
It's possible you might run into problems when switching chipsets from different manufacturers, even if they look similar. If it doesn't work, you'll need to contact MS to resolve the issue. They generally handle these situations well and many friends have successfully swapped boards by sharing serial numbers with MS.
It's worth noting I don't suggest using an MSI motherboard... it hasn't been very satisfying for me.