Building new PC... Will my old operating system work?!

[NoobyOllie]

As in title I am building a new PC, Looking to get a completely new system (which means a fresh HDD 😀)

I have my old windows 7 home premium DVD in my hand and im wondering can I slot this into my new PC and install windows 7 onto it?

What do I need?

Thanks

 

[Dee Kay]

If you had an OEM windows on the prior PC then it is tied to the prior motherboard. If it is a full copy of windows then you can transfer to a new system. The OEM usually comes in a white envelope while the full version usually came in it's own cd case and/or box.

 

[NoobyOllie]

If you had an OEM windows on the prior PC then it is tied to the prior motherboard. If it is a full copy of windows then you can transfer to a new system. The OEM usually comes in a white envelope while the full version usually came in it's own cd case and/or box.

Pretty sure I have OEM. Which means I cant use it with my new build?

 

[Dee Kay]

Nope, you will have to buy another copy because the OEM version is tied to the motherboard. See the sticky at the top where it says windows 7 versions explained.