I have an OEM version of Windows 7 that came with my PC from CyberPowerPC some time ago, but I now wish to change my current Motherboard (ASUS P8Z77-V LX) with another one (GA Z77x-UD3H), I am changing from an ASUS to a Gigabyte so I am not sure if there will be compatibility issues between them, even though they are of the same chipset, I would rather not have to reinstall Windows, especially if the disc I have from CyberPowerPC won't even install with the new hardware.
When replacing my current motherboard with another, do I need to reinstall Windows?
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Dark Lord of Tech
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You will need to purchase a new windows license , the other license is tied to the first board.
Dark Lord of Tech
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You can try activating by way of the automated phone call , sometimes you can catch a break and it activates.
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