Windows 10: Upgrading my PC!!

Hello,

I'm about to change my Motherboard, CPU and RAM. My PC is actually running Windows 8.1, I bought the CD version many years ago, it came with a product key.

The thing is I absolutely don't know how to deal with the OS while changing my motherboard. Should I upgrade to Windows 10 BEFORE changing the mobo and then reinstall it one way or another?

Or should I let my PC run Windows 8.1 and deal with it after it's done? Won't 8.1 cause issues with the new motherboard?

I'd like to make things simple so here is what I would like: Change the motherboard/cpu/ram and have a clean install of Windows 10. What's the best way? In which order should I do things?

Thank you!

:)

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

preparing to upgrade


You can try following this guide. I suggest either step 4 or step 7.

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.