Updated machine, identical storage device

MeMan
Junior Member

12-05-2016, 12:09 PM

You can transfer your OS from the old computer to the new one by using a backup or installation method. To activate Windows 7 on the new computer, you’ll need to follow the activation steps provided by Microsoft or your system settings.

MeMan

12-05-2016, 12:09 PM #1

Davyyd
Junior Member

12-09-2016, 10:04 PM

A fresh motherboard requires a full reinstallation.

Davyyd

12-09-2016, 10:04 PM #2

A fresh motherboard requires a full reinstallation.

TheAlexZ_
Member

210

12-10-2016, 06:54 PM

Enable it by reinstalling unless you have the identical motherboard.

TheAlexZ_

12-10-2016, 06:54 PM #3

Enable it by reinstalling unless you have the identical motherboard.

MineKing83
Member

190

12-18-2016, 01:25 PM

Yes, there are alternatives to use without a disc and key. You could try using a USB drive or a cloud service if available.

MineKing83

12-18-2016, 01:25 PM #4

Yes, there are alternatives to use without a disc and key. You could try using a USB drive or a cloud service if available.

Daanblazer
Member

125

12-25-2016, 04:33 PM

Would you like to know about repayment?

Daanblazer

12-25-2016, 04:33 PM #5

Would you like to know about repayment?

LamLamGloop
Junior Member

12-26-2016, 02:46 AM

It's likely laptops include one-time activation keys, or at least I did. When I reinstalled Windows on my laptop—because my hard drive gets messy and I just restore it—I didn't think I'd end up paying for another Windows 7 key.

LamLamGloop

12-26-2016, 02:46 AM #6

Beltrao28
Junior Member

12-27-2016, 01:34 AM

I successfully modified the motherboard multiple times without needing a full reinstall or reactivation, though this was done using an unofficial Win 7 version.

Beltrao28

12-27-2016, 01:34 AM #7

I successfully modified the motherboard multiple times without needing a full reinstall or reactivation, though this was done using an unofficial Win 7 version.

TMayes136
Member

142

12-27-2016, 08:12 AM

Not as far as I've heard sadly, the new PC might still outperform the old laptop.

TMayes136

12-27-2016, 08:12 AM #8

Not as far as I've heard sadly, the new PC might still outperform the old laptop.

XOfire
Junior Member

12-28-2016, 10:20 PM

You can reuse your existing W8 key for a new motherboard, but it won't be OEM.

XOfire

12-28-2016, 10:20 PM #9

You can reuse your existing W8 key for a new motherboard, but it won't be OEM.

Fijiboys777
Member

196

12-28-2016, 10:50 PM

#10

All retail keys are versatile. Branded OEM parts won't fit with another motherboard, though they might work if MS sends a whine. A 50-50 chance remains that they won't. Non-branded OEMs from before Win8 can generally work with another board without big issues. WinXP and Vista OEMs seem to function freely.

Fijiboys777

12-28-2016, 10:50 PM #10