Re-installing with a new Mobo

[Gumption]

I'm getting a new motherboard and putting a new cpu on it, but I want to keep everything else - including Windows 7 which came pre-installed on the system hard-drive.

I've heard that if I just swap out the motherboard and switch it all on - it won't work - or at least is unlikely to. What can I do, if anything, in order to re-install my Win 7 that will work with a new motherboard?

1. I have created, I think, a boot disk for my Win 7 in case the hard-drive fails or Windows otherwise crashes/becomes un-repairable (Factory settings.) Will this work?

2. I have backed up all my files, but I'm worried if my games can be restored without having to register them again. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[almartin]

You will have to buy another win 7 OS. Your orig. win 7 will not be able to re-install because you need a new key code to recognize the new upgrades. What you heard about swapping out motherboards is true.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

TRUE,the oem windows 7 key code is no longer valid,because of your new hardware!You will need to purchase a new windows 7 license!