Yes, you can upgrade from Windows 8.1 to a new motherboard.

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Yes, you can upgrade from Windows 8.1 to a new motherboard.

Yes, you can upgrade from Windows 8.1 to a new motherboard.

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bengalwatcher
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02-11-2016, 11:22 PM

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Your Dell system already had Windows 7 and an 8.1 license installed. You've upgraded to Windows 8.1, but you're concerned about the proprietary motherboard and its compatibility. If you decide to change the motherboard, you should be able to keep your Windows 7 license with it. However, ensure the new motherboard supports your current system requirements.

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bengalwatcher

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

Your Dell system already had Windows 7 and an 8.1 license installed. You've upgraded to Windows 8.1, but you're concerned about the proprietary motherboard and its compatibility. If you decide to change the motherboard, you should be able to keep your Windows 7 license with it. However, ensure the new motherboard supports your current system requirements.

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Sweetpapadip
Junior Member

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02-13-2016, 03:48 AM

#2

Yes.

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Sweetpapadip

02-13-2016, 03:48 AM #2

Yes.

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CENA2012
Member

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02-13-2016, 09:53 AM

#3

Windows is unrelated to the motherboard since it is a software file stored on the hard drive.

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CENA2012

02-13-2016, 09:53 AM #3

Windows is unrelated to the motherboard since it is a software file stored on the hard drive.

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maxiemax
Member

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02-13-2016, 05:58 PM

#4

Make sure you possess the key or the drive the OS recognizes

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maxiemax

02-13-2016, 05:58 PM #4

Make sure you possess the key or the drive the OS recognizes

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BookMix
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02-21-2016, 11:11 AM

#5

You only require the key and a disk or USB to install Windows.

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BookMix

02-21-2016, 11:11 AM #5

You only require the key and a disk or USB to install Windows.

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Brudora
Senior Member

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02-26-2016, 12:06 AM

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It varies based on whether it's an OEM product. Many assume OEM licenses apply only to a single motherboard.

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Brudora

02-26-2016, 12:06 AM #6

It varies based on whether it's an OEM product. Many assume OEM licenses apply only to a single motherboard.

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HeatherHannah
Member

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02-26-2016, 04:39 AM

#7

It's stored on the hard drive.

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HeatherHannah

02-26-2016, 04:39 AM #7

It's stored on the hard drive.