New Mobo with OEM Windows 8.1

[James Orami]

I purchased a pc from ibuypower.com which contained windows 8.1 pre-installed on the SSD, and contained a re-installation disk. I am planning on upgrading my mobo, and I was wondering if I had to purchase a new copy of windows. Is there a way to deactivate windows from my current mobo to allow for installation on a new mobo? Will I need to wipe my SSD that contained the old version? If I do, is it possible to transfer important files to my secondary drive? Thanks and sorry if I'm a bit confused, this is my first time upgrading.

 

[R_1]

If it came pre-installed that usually means it is an OEM license and tied to the motherboard.

 

[turbopiki]

The only way you can reuse OEM windows is if you call Microsoft and tell them that your motherboard or HDD with OS failed and you had to replace it