Windows 10: upgrading mobo and cpu. what do i need to do to properly get windows on new pc.

Discus and support upgrading mobo and cpu. what do i need to do to properly get windows on new pc. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I am currently upgrading majority of parts but I am keeping the same SSD with windows 10 on it and my 1TB HDD which is just normal use. I bought this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ReVa Flux, Nov 30, 2020.

  1. ReVa Flux Win User

    upgrading mobo and cpu. what do i need to do to properly get windows on new pc.


    I am currently upgrading majority of parts but I am keeping the same SSD with windows 10 on it and my 1TB HDD which is just normal use.

    I bought this PC as prebuilt in 2017 with windows 10 already installed on it. what do I need to do to properly transfer windows 10 when I upgrade.

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    ReVa Flux, Nov 30, 2020
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  2. Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

    I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

    • My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
    • I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
    • My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
      • OLD HARDWARE
        • Intel i5 6500
        • AsRock Killer MOBO
      • New Hardware
        • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
        • Asus Strix X-470
    This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.
     
    Chris Anguiano, Nov 30, 2020
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  3. Amol S. Win User
    Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.
     
    Amol S., Nov 30, 2020
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  4. rzn6jw Win User

    upgrading mobo and cpu. what do i need to do to properly get windows on new pc.

    Activation after CPU and mobo upgrade

    I'm updating my wife's Home PC to a new CPU and mobo (old had only 4G DDR2 memory and was slower than molasses).

    This PC was originally Win 7 Home and I used the free upgrade facility to go to Win 10 Home. This PC is listed as one of my devices under my account at Microsoft.com.

    Am I going to have any problem activating the PC after the hardware upgrade, or is it as simple as updating and signing on the my Microsoft account?

    Thanks.
     
    rzn6jw, Nov 30, 2020
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