Using Windows 10 OEM on new system build

[userhasdisconnected]

I had windows 7 OEM (64bit) and used my free upgrade to get windows 10. I am building a new PC and want to get an SSD to use as my boot drive but I still want to keep my current HDD for all of my applications files etc. Most of what I've read tell me to format my HDD and start fresh, but I also read that since windows 8 I can use my current OEM license in a new PC.

Is this true? What would you suggest as the best course of action in this situation?

Also, how would I go about moving the OS to the new drive and leave most of the files behind on the old one?

Help is appreciated, thank you in advance.

 

[basroil]

I also read that since windows 8 I can use my current OEM license in a new PC.

Whoever wrote that was an idiot. If you make a new PC (new motherboard), you cannot use your old OEM license. For the situation you describe, you will need a new license.

Also, if you install on an SSD, you're going to have to reinstall your applications, though Steam and Origin games will use the existing files for re-installation (but basically everything else will not)

 

[CountMike]

In some countries, like Germany for instance, MS is compelled by law to let OEM license be transferred to another system, check your local conditions.