Can i use my old harddrive with the windows 7 already on it
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jaimelmiel
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If your Motherboards are similar and you are not going from amd to intel maybe. what do you have and what are you going to?
ThatVietGuy
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No, you will need to reinstall Windows for maximal functionality. Windows will detect it's on a new system and ask for a new product key.
maarkr
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prob best to do a new install... but you can use it if u want... load new mobo drivers, video drivers, best to uninstall the old drivers cause you may have issues... if Windows asks for a new key, then they will give you a phone # to call and tell them what you've done if it's an upgrade copy, but an oem copy you may need to buy a new version.
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jaimelmiel
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You need to back up files you want to save off your old system and do a complete OS reinstall. Period.
jaimelmiel
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Backup any files you want to save if you are still able to. You will delete the old os when you Install the new os. It will be in the potions you will have to choose from.
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