Question New motherboard, does backup work for windows reinstall?

[signosty]

I built my PC, and I want to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 from an i7. I need a new Mobo, and I'm just wondering whether or not I need to reinstall Windows or buy it again because of the new Mobo. Thanks!

 

[kanewolf]

You will most likely have to do a new install. The registry which you would backup would be for the wrong motherboard. Just assume you HAVE to do a clean install and plan appropriately.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You just need a fresh install and log Into your microsoft account to activate on the new HARDWARE setup.

 

[signosty]

You just need a fresh install and log Into your microsoft account to activate on the new HARDWARE setup.

So I won't have to buy it again?

 

[signosty]

You will most likely have to do a new install. The registry which you would backup would be for the wrong motherboard. Just assume you HAVE to do a clean install and plan appropriately.

Thank you so much!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need a fresh\clean install on a platform change.

 

[Wolfshadw]

You should not need to re-purchase Windows.

Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

-Wolf sends