Windows 7 when moving hard drive.

[Guest]

I hope to build a new computer in the coming weeks, but I plan on keeping my current hard drive. Would I have to install a new copy of Windows 7 for it to work in the new computer, or can I just move the hard drive and be fine?

 

[sminlal]

In all likelihood you'll have to install from scratch. When you install Windows it loads the specific drivers you need for the hardware you have - if you switch the motherboard out from underneath it then it's almost certain not to boot.

 

[Guest]

Best answer selected by samwapp.