How to re-install Windows 7 if it is OEM?

[TechGuy45]

Ok, so I'm just about ready to swap my GA-78LMT-S2 with my new GA-970a-d3p. However, I have recently discovered that you cannot reinstall windows 7 if your recovery disc is OEM. Does this mean that I have to BUY windows 7? I have also heard that you can contact Microsoft if you have this problem, but idk if they will actually help. Please help and thank you in advance.

 

[Entomber]

Windows 7 is bound to the motherboard it was initially installed on. If you swap out your motherboard as described you may have to talk to Microsoft's customer support to try getting the license transferred, or you will have to buy a separate Win7 license.