Updating the motherboard for Windows 10 requires a reinstall. Follow the official steps to ensure a smooth process.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Updating the motherboard for Windows 10 requires a reinstall. Follow the official steps to ensure a smooth process.

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Rangerx12
Junior Member

11-22-2016, 06:02 PM

Hey there, I'm a bit confused about where to put this in. If you think you posted somewhere wrong, please let me know. I'm switching my motherboard from a mini ITX to a full-size one, including changing the case. I have Windows 10 Pro installed (upgraded from Windows 7), and I don't have an installation disc. How should I proceed? My old motherboard was MSI Z97i AC, now I'm getting a new MSI Z97s KRAIT SLI i7-4790K. Thanks a lot! P.S. I'm okay with reformatting my drives, but I'm really unsure how to keep my Windows license and installation intact since I don't have a disc or copy of Windows 10—just the C drive.

Rangerx12

11-22-2016, 06:02 PM #1

TPG_Roborex
Junior Member

11-22-2016, 10:01 PM

Did you purchase this item yourself or did it come pre-installed on a ready-made system?

TPG_Roborex

11-22-2016, 10:01 PM #2

Did you purchase this item yourself or did it come pre-installed on a ready-made system?

_Fiv_
Junior Member

11-24-2016, 06:10 PM

I didn’t receive a ready-made setup; I assembled it myself.

_Fiv_

11-24-2016, 06:10 PM #3

I didn’t receive a ready-made setup; I assembled it myself.

B3NP
Member

172

12-01-2016, 10:08 AM

You probably just need to remove the drivers and move the drive, which will require you to re-enable it.

B3NP

12-01-2016, 10:08 AM #4

You probably just need to remove the drivers and move the drive, which will require you to re-enable it.

Seer413
Member

120

12-01-2016, 11:06 AM

It should respond quickly? Are you sure only one system is handling this license?

Seer413

12-01-2016, 11:06 AM #5

It should respond quickly? Are you sure only one system is handling this license?

jules0309
Junior Member

12-19-2016, 11:37 PM

Absolutely, you're able to restart your Windows from a mobile device.

jules0309

12-19-2016, 11:37 PM #6

Absolutely, you're able to restart your Windows from a mobile device.

PVZmaster22
Junior Member

12-21-2016, 09:38 AM

because it isn't an OEM key, you should be able to contact MS to have it reactivated for your new board after installation

PVZmaster22

12-21-2016, 09:38 AM #7

because it isn't an OEM key, you should be able to contact MS to have it reactivated for your new board after installation

Cramie
Member

238

12-23-2016, 04:55 PM

Absolutely, I reached out several times since some windows wouldn't open over the internet. It's fully automated—just enter a large number of codes, and it provides results quickly. You confirm activation success and hang up after about five minutes.

Cramie

12-23-2016, 04:55 PM #8

Zheton
Junior Member

12-25-2016, 06:32 AM

Certainly. It was straightforward.

Zheton

12-25-2016, 06:32 AM #9

Certainly. It was straightforward.

MSHN4N_Gamer
Junior Member

12-26-2016, 02:17 AM

#10

I'll keep the thread updated once I'm finished. Appreciate your feedback!

MSHN4N_Gamer

12-26-2016, 02:17 AM #10

I'll keep the thread updated once I'm finished. Appreciate your feedback!

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