Upgrading my system

[seanm1999]

Hi I was wondering if I can reuse a copy of windows 8.1 that I updated to windows 10 (oem) when I upgrade my system to x99 as I heard that windows will start to say it's not genuine if I switch the motherboard. Will I need to buy a new copy of windows or can I just retype in the product key? I was also wondering if Microsoft will reset the key if I call them up as I have heard something about that. I would really like to not have to go back go windows 8.1 or buy a new copy just for the key. Thanks in advance.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

I had the same issue a month ago when I upgraded my motherboard and CPU which required a reinstallation of Windows. I used a W10 ISO from Microsoft and ended up being able to use my W7 product key to activate.

At some point one of the upgrades to W10 allowed this for those who upgraded from W7/8/8.1 - http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-november-update-activate-os-using-your-windows-7-and-8-product-keys#slide-0-field_images-61741

 

[seanm1999]

So if I understand correctly I can just delete windows then reinstall it when I upgrade my computer and use the product key from windows 8.1 to activate it as long as its done by July 29th? Also is there a way to not wipe everything off my drives(just windows). Lastly does the windows ISO give a reinstall option?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

So if I understand correctly I can just delete windows then reinstall it when I upgrade my computer and use the product key from windows 8.1 to activate it as long as its done by July 29th? Also is there a way to not wipe everything off my drives(just windows). Lastly does the windows ISO give a reinstall option?

Yes.
No.
No.

 

[seanm1999]

Well I can't wait to reinstall windows and all my drivers on my c drive hopefully I can salvage my storage full of games. Thanks