Windows 10: Have to replace my motherboard, will Windows 10 already installed on hard drive still work?...

Discus and support Have to replace my motherboard, will Windows 10 already installed on hard drive still work?... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My motherboard needed to be repaired. I need to install the replacement but I want to know if Windows 10 will boot up normally after swapping... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by 333t, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. 333T
    333t Win User

    Have to replace my motherboard, will Windows 10 already installed on hard drive still work?...


    My motherboard needed to be repaired. I need to install the replacement but I want to know if Windows 10 will boot up normally after swapping motherboards, or do I have to re-install Windows 10? I am swapping out the motherboard with the same model.

    :)
     
    333t, Feb 23, 2019
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  2. DHDUDE
    dhdude Win User

    Replacing old hard drive, need way to copy Windows installation across

    Hey Guys,
    What would be the best way of copying/imaging the entire contents of an old system drive over to a replacement hard disk for the same machine? I need to copy the Windows installations and all other data to the new drive, and then format the old drive to use as a backup.

    Any suggestions? *Smile Have to replace my motherboard, will Windows 10 already installed on hard drive still work?... :)
     
    dhdude, Feb 23, 2019
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    Replacing the Motherboard/CPU and the Hard Drive

    If you are replacing your motherboard you will probably need to purchase a new Windows 10 licence as your digital entitlement (which is stored on a Microsoft server, not on a chip) is tied to your motherboard.

    It is OK to replace a hard drive or other devices, but the motherboard requires a new licence as it is essentially a new PC!
     
    DaveM121, Feb 23, 2019
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  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Have to replace my motherboard, will Windows 10 already installed on hard drive still work?...

    little cat, Feb 23, 2019
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