The OEM transfer will be done from one desktop motherboard to another, however the same hard drive will be used. This is not illegal in any way, when I bought the computer I also bought everything that came along with it. It can be done as long as there is only one computer with the activated OS. Because OEM operating systems are configured to the specifications of the motherboard, it can't be done without resetting to factory defaults, or, reformatting the hard drive. This particular operating system was preloaded, but it wasn't preinstalled. It could be configured to any motherboard. However... I'm not entirely sure if this will work, or how to go about doing it.
Do I install the motherboard then the operating system like normal using the key on the sticker on my computer case? Or, will this become like the other forums I have seen on this subject, and the people who answer will feel the best decision will be to make me feel bad about myself by saying its illegal and not possible, then continue to argue about it in the comments section? I don't have a disc to install the operating system, the hard drive was already loaded with it. All the files from reformatting/resetting are being stored on an external hard drive, except for about 2300 batch files that said they were "still running" when I copied all the files. however I think I could probably just use some file recovery software anyway, since reformatting doesn't mean overwriting. With that in mind, should I reformat or reset the hard drive? Or is there a better way without throwing away $60 for a new Win7 OS? Any answers are much appreciated, thank you very much!
EDIT: I should have originally included this, but here is an explanation to why this is legal
---When I buy a new house, I could be expected to move the furniture from my old house without the Homeowner Association hounding me over it, saying furniture came with the house to make it cheaper. Transferring the OS to a new computer? This is not thievery, I am not encouraging or participating in software distribution, this is no fraudulent act. When I purchased the computer, I purchased the rights to use it and modify it as I see fit, and just as long as I don't use it to infringe upon the rights of others, I will continue doing so. Whose rights are in any way being violated by me transferring the operating system to a new computer? The operating system can't even be intact on two different systems, so "transferring" is just that: Transferring. It is not copying and distributing. Yes, it is against the licensing agreement, and Microsoft could very well terminate the operating system as they please. That is a risk I will take, Microsoft is legally allowed to do this just as I am legally allowed to transfer one piece of equipment to a new computer.---
I don't think my motherboard model names will help at all for this particular case, but here they are anyway:
CURRENT: Dell 0c2kjt, translated to English, uncommon cheap generic model recycled from an earlier version which has only ever been sold with this specific model PC which, guess what, is an uncommon cheap generic model recycled from an earlier version.
NEW: Gigabyte Z87-D3HP, translated to English, mid-mid-high (between mid-high and mid-mid) end affordable 2011-ish motherboard.
Do I install the motherboard then the operating system like normal using the key on the sticker on my computer case? Or, will this become like the other forums I have seen on this subject, and the people who answer will feel the best decision will be to make me feel bad about myself by saying its illegal and not possible, then continue to argue about it in the comments section? I don't have a disc to install the operating system, the hard drive was already loaded with it. All the files from reformatting/resetting are being stored on an external hard drive, except for about 2300 batch files that said they were "still running" when I copied all the files. however I think I could probably just use some file recovery software anyway, since reformatting doesn't mean overwriting. With that in mind, should I reformat or reset the hard drive? Or is there a better way without throwing away $60 for a new Win7 OS? Any answers are much appreciated, thank you very much!
EDIT: I should have originally included this, but here is an explanation to why this is legal
---When I buy a new house, I could be expected to move the furniture from my old house without the Homeowner Association hounding me over it, saying furniture came with the house to make it cheaper. Transferring the OS to a new computer? This is not thievery, I am not encouraging or participating in software distribution, this is no fraudulent act. When I purchased the computer, I purchased the rights to use it and modify it as I see fit, and just as long as I don't use it to infringe upon the rights of others, I will continue doing so. Whose rights are in any way being violated by me transferring the operating system to a new computer? The operating system can't even be intact on two different systems, so "transferring" is just that: Transferring. It is not copying and distributing. Yes, it is against the licensing agreement, and Microsoft could very well terminate the operating system as they please. That is a risk I will take, Microsoft is legally allowed to do this just as I am legally allowed to transfer one piece of equipment to a new computer.---
I don't think my motherboard model names will help at all for this particular case, but here they are anyway:
CURRENT: Dell 0c2kjt, translated to English, uncommon cheap generic model recycled from an earlier version which has only ever been sold with this specific model PC which, guess what, is an uncommon cheap generic model recycled from an earlier version.
NEW: Gigabyte Z87-D3HP, translated to English, mid-mid-high (between mid-high and mid-mid) end affordable 2011-ish motherboard.