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walkertreat

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Currently i have Windows 7 (OEM) which disallows use in another motherboard. If I install a different os (win 7 or 8) will it always delete all data on the drive?
 
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SuperSoph_WD
Hey there, walkertreat!

You should be able to reinstall and upgrade.
However a back-up of the data is a MUST.
Any change in the hardware or software of a computer may lead to some amount of data loss.
Here I can suggest a couple of links that can walk you through re-installing and upgrading Windows:
http://www.howtogeek.com/133254/beginner-geek-how-to-reinstall-windows-on-your-computer/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7

Hope this helps.
SuperSoph_WD
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Hey there, walkertreat!

You should be able to reinstall and upgrade.
However a back-up of the data is a MUST.
Any change in the hardware or software of a computer may lead to some amount of data loss.
Here I can suggest a couple of links that can walk you through re-installing and upgrading Windows:
http://www.howtogeek.com/133254/beginner-geek-how-to-reinstall-windows-on-your-computer/
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7

Hope this helps.
SuperSoph_WD
 
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SuperSoph_WD

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It's up to your own preferences, I guess.
I personally use both Win 7 and 8, but I'm definitely more satisfied with Windows 7 despite all the 'perks' of Windows 8.

 
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