Hello,
I am upgrading a previous file server that I got from one of my clients. I have already replaced the processor. Windows 7 has not complained about the hardware change, though I have not connected it to the internet since the change. I am also going to replace the hard drive and add a video card. The motherboard and memory will remain the same as the licensed and activated Windows 7.
So, what is the best option to proceed from here, or which is least likely to fail?
1. Clone the current HD to the new one, add the video card, hope it doesn't deactivate the Win 7 license for hardware changes, and upgrade from within Win 7, opting not to keep the previous data.
2. Add the new HD and Video card, while still not connected to the internet. Then install Win 10 fresh on the new HD, using the current Win 7 license to activate Win 10. (my preference)
3. Update it to Win 10 as it is now. Then clone and replace the HD and add the video card.
Thanks
I am upgrading a previous file server that I got from one of my clients. I have already replaced the processor. Windows 7 has not complained about the hardware change, though I have not connected it to the internet since the change. I am also going to replace the hard drive and add a video card. The motherboard and memory will remain the same as the licensed and activated Windows 7.
So, what is the best option to proceed from here, or which is least likely to fail?
1. Clone the current HD to the new one, add the video card, hope it doesn't deactivate the Win 7 license for hardware changes, and upgrade from within Win 7, opting not to keep the previous data.
2. Add the new HD and Video card, while still not connected to the internet. Then install Win 10 fresh on the new HD, using the current Win 7 license to activate Win 10. (my preference)
3. Update it to Win 10 as it is now. Then clone and replace the HD and add the video card.
Thanks