Yes, you can retain the operating system if you remove all other components except the hard drive.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Yes, you can retain the operating system if you remove all other components except the hard drive.

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Lupin0967
Member

10-13-2023, 03:20 AM

mainly focusing on swapping out just your 2TB hard drive from a 2013 computer. Will that avoid the hassle of getting a new operating system?

Lupin0967

10-13-2023, 03:20 AM #1

mainly focusing on swapping out just your 2TB hard drive from a 2013 computer. Will that avoid the hassle of getting a new operating system?

_ChucKill_88
Junior Member

10-13-2023, 03:34 AM

You can find Windows for 35 dollars on Kinguin. However, it varies based on the version you have installed. OEM is tied to the motherboard.

_ChucKill_88

10-13-2023, 03:34 AM #2

You can find Windows for 35 dollars on Kinguin. However, it varies based on the version you have installed. OEM is tied to the motherboard.

Amtrak10
Senior Member

639

10-17-2023, 04:12 PM

Instead of purchasing windows for $25, it might be possible in theory!

Amtrak10

10-17-2023, 04:12 PM #3

Instead of purchasing windows for $25, it might be possible in theory!

connor8c
Member

163

10-17-2023, 05:51 PM

It seems you're reminding someone about something important. Make sure to verify the details!

connor8c

10-17-2023, 05:51 PM #4

It seems you're reminding someone about something important. Make sure to verify the details!

Meowables
Senior Member

608

10-18-2023, 12:11 AM

Meh grey market keys are available, but Microsoft doesn’t generate revenue—just use unactivated versions. You can apply the key from a previous system.

Meowables

10-18-2023, 12:11 AM #5

Meh grey market keys are available, but Microsoft doesn’t generate revenue—just use unactivated versions. You can apply the key from a previous system.

Guardz
Member

115

10-19-2023, 01:48 PM

I might be a bit careless about how Microsoft earned money from Windows, but they’ve pushed it hard enough already.

Guardz

10-19-2023, 01:48 PM #6

I might be a bit careless about how Microsoft earned money from Windows, but they’ve pushed it hard enough already.

Jastreb_Joker
Member

10-19-2023, 10:12 PM

If OP retained the key... It might have been designed with windows already installed, though we're not sure.

Jastreb_Joker

10-19-2023, 10:12 PM #7

If OP retained the key... It might have been designed with windows already installed, though we're not sure.

CrazyBessyCat
Posting Freak

912

10-25-2023, 04:24 PM

If it's a retail copy of Windows, it should work smoothly. If it's an OEM key—meaning the system came pre-installed with Windows—it won't activate. You can contact Microsoft and explain that the hardware is no longer functioning, they may assist you.

CrazyBessyCat

10-25-2023, 04:24 PM #8

RazerRex
Junior Member

10-25-2023, 06:03 PM

Even with prebuilt parts, you receive the key on a sticker attached to the case.

RazerRex

10-25-2023, 06:03 PM #9

Even with prebuilt parts, you receive the key on a sticker attached to the case.

Gladiador70
Senior Member

698

11-01-2023, 09:20 PM

#10

Prebuilt

Gladiador70

11-01-2023, 09:20 PM #10

Prebuilt

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