Windows 10: Installing new motherboard and windows clean install question!

Discus and support Installing new motherboard and windows clean install question! in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Im installing a new motherboard along with new ram and cpu. Im keeping the same hard drive(s) but i am doing a clean install. My question is will my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by ACESsiggy, Nov 8, 2018.

  1. ACESsiggy Win User

    Installing new motherboard and windows clean install question!


    Im installing a new motherboard along with new ram and cpu. Im keeping the same hard drive(s) but i am doing a clean install.


    My question is will my windows 10 key still work? I heard with new hardware it doesnt activate properly.


    thanks in advance for any help!

    :)
     
    ACESsiggy, Nov 8, 2018
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  2. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Nov 8, 2018
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  3. Wile E Win User
    Windows Vista Clean Installation

    To do a clean install on a fresh hard drive with Vista on an upgrade disc, you have to follow certain steps. Buying a full install CD would've been easier, but using the upgrade disc only adds more time, so it's not that big of a deal.

    Follow the instructions here to do a clean install with an upgrade disc: Account Suspended
     
    Wile E, Nov 8, 2018
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  4. Installing new motherboard and windows clean install question!

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Nov 8, 2018
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