Hello,
I am replacing my motherboard and case on my personal computer. I had an OEM copy of Windows 7 Home on my old board so I purchased a new copy for my new motherboard. I know I have to do a re-installation of windows. My question is, when I install the new windows, will my data from my old installation be accessible? I am using windows 7 home for my new operating system as well. What about programs like Microsoft Word, which have a 1 computer installation limit? Will I be able to download and re-install or access in any way? Is my best option to do a fresh install on a new HDD and then use my old HDD as a slave drive? What do you think my best option would be? Thanks for your help
I am replacing my motherboard and case on my personal computer. I had an OEM copy of Windows 7 Home on my old board so I purchased a new copy for my new motherboard. I know I have to do a re-installation of windows. My question is, when I install the new windows, will my data from my old installation be accessible? I am using windows 7 home for my new operating system as well. What about programs like Microsoft Word, which have a 1 computer installation limit? Will I be able to download and re-install or access in any way? Is my best option to do a fresh install on a new HDD and then use my old HDD as a slave drive? What do you think my best option would be? Thanks for your help