What settings do i change when getting new mobo

[Xthealienatorx]

hey guys

i am getting a new mobo. i have been told that i have to change or do something with windows when i transfer my harddrive( i don't have the money for all new software, im upgrading a brand new system anyway). could you guys help me out with the details

Thanks

 

[rolli59]

With a repair install of OS you can keep all your other software!

 

[Xthealienatorx]

how do i do this or will it do it automatically

 

[rolli59]

Insert windows installation media boot from it and select install, it will then find your win install and give an option to repair it or do a clean install, select repair.

 

[Xthealienatorx]

i am upgrading a dell studio xps 7100, so would that be the recovery disk???

 

[imtiax]

Recovery disk should have a repair option..

 

[rolli59]

i am upgrading a dell studio xps 7100, so would that be the recovery disk???

Theoretically your OEM windows license is only for your Dell motherboard!

 

[Xthealienatorx]

so can i get another copy of windows and it not affect my current data or can i go about it some other way

 

[Xthealienatorx]

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