Still confused after reading FAQ about windows 7.

Mysteryman2000

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Right now I have a retail version of Windows 7 home premium. I didn't know that home premium was limited to only 16 GB of ram (wasn't advertised). My question is if I got the anytime upgrade would I be able to use my windows 7 home premium license on another PC?
 
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1) First, let's prevent needing to do a full system restart. Windows has a System Restore functionality that is pretty effective. You can configure how often it performs this service. Acronis True Image is another recommended program that I personally use to make images of my computer. Lastly you could always just back up your important files, and perform a full "system restart" which I think you meant Windows wipe and reinstall. You will need the retail CD or if you prefer you could perform the Windows install with a USB (5GB minimum). For instructions: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

2) I won't recommend this, since you are moving your preexisting Windows to a different hardware...

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Sweet and with that her are some mega questions.

1. If something goes wrong with my pc, how do I do a full system restart with windows pro? Would I have to get a CD?

2. Is there a way I can install windows 7 using a HDD from one computer to get it to work on my new motherboard without losing any memory. The HDD drive from the dell has windows 7 home premium but and OEM edition. Or would I have to transfer it using a cable?
 

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1) First, let's prevent needing to do a full system restart. Windows has a System Restore functionality that is pretty effective. You can configure how often it performs this service. Acronis True Image is another recommended program that I personally use to make images of my computer. Lastly you could always just back up your important files, and perform a full "system restart" which I think you meant Windows wipe and reinstall. You will need the retail CD or if you prefer you could perform the Windows install with a USB (5GB minimum). For instructions: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

2) I won't recommend this, since you are moving your preexisting Windows to a different hardware environment. But you could try - it likely will not work especially since Windows is tied to your previous hardware. I personally would not recommend this. Just back up your files into a USB or external hard drive. Make a list of essential programs you use frequently. Migrate these files and install those programs into a fresh Windows install.

Keep the questions coming. And if you need more explanation in any of the responses above let me know. They were becoming walls of text so I kept it "short."
 
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1.)Alright I see what you are saying about the full system restart. Even though I have an anytime update it is still just Win 7 pro, and I could perform a full system wipe using a win 7 pro cd.

2.) Reason for wanting to change the HDD to another Motherboard is because dell equipment is terrible for what my dad wants to do on his pc. I was trying to find ways to cross over some of his data, do prevent having to wait days to download stuff that he downloaded using his old comp. Moving the data over to the other comp using usb would be a good solution. But I am guessing the other solution to all of this is to buy another HDD, and do a fresh install and use the Windows 7 home premium license on it and just leave the Dell OEM license and HDD to the original comp. By time I am done it would probably have 2 working computers.

I appreciate the help, I'm not really as much of the software guy, I understand how it works, I'm just more the hardware guy. It was mainly the licensing that was catching me offguard.