Yes, the windows will remain in place.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Yes, the windows will remain in place.

vDnorth
Junior Member

06-21-2023, 08:40 AM

The existing Windows version should remain installed even after upgrading components like the motherboard, CPU, and RAM.

vDnorth

06-21-2023, 08:40 AM #1

The existing Windows version should remain installed even after upgrading components like the motherboard, CPU, and RAM.

JJ213
Member

06-21-2023, 10:32 AM

The operating system needs to be reinstalled.

JJ213

06-21-2023, 10:32 AM #2

The operating system needs to be reinstalled.

sniperboy650
Senior Member

735

06-28-2023, 02:48 AM

You can connect the old drive to the new setup and it should function without needing a full reinstall. Uninstalling GPU drivers might help, though it should still work. For OEM keys, activation could be an issue, but it may still operate. Retail keys usually won’t cause problems.

sniperboy650

06-28-2023, 02:48 AM #3

RG48
Posting Freak

778

06-28-2023, 03:42 AM

It is saved on an SSD or HDD. In principle, yes. However, with Windows 7 or OEM versions like Windows 8/10, you might encounter problems.

RG48

06-28-2023, 03:42 AM #4

It is saved on an SSD or HDD. In principle, yes. However, with Windows 7 or OEM versions like Windows 8/10, you might encounter problems.

Blossommm
Member

189

06-30-2023, 05:33 PM

I've always had no issues with OEM keys and new themes. Others might have varying opinions.

Blossommm

06-30-2023, 05:33 PM #5

I've always had no issues with OEM keys and new themes. Others might have varying opinions.