Don't know how to reinstall windows after motherboard replace

DannyCz20 · Jan 19, 2015

Hi, recently i replaced my old motherboard with new GIGABYTE 970a-ds3p and when i try to boot into the windows 7, a screen appears offering windows repair or start in normal mode. Windows repair always fails and when I start in normal mode the windows loading screen gets stuck and the PC reboots itself instantly. I know that I need to reinstall windows but I've got no idea how. I can't seem to find access for advanced recovery options (F8,F12 on startup doesn't work) and I don't have any Windows CD/DVD because the windows was already installed on the PC when I got it.

Thank you for any answers

Mr5oh · Jan 19, 2015

You need to download a Windows 7 ISO and burn it to a disc. This is assuming you have a license key.

Just as an FYI I don't think OEM license technically allow a motherboard change to use the same license key. That's not to say it won't work...

digitaldoc · Jan 19, 2015

New motherboard = new computer = new OS

Your preinstalled OS cannot be used on your new motherboard. You will need to get a new copy of windows.

Ironsounds · Jan 19, 2015

Hello... If you have a Windows key sticker you are a legal owner of that OS Windows version. Here is a source for you to DOWNload an ISO of your OS for creating Re-install media. http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/ These all have 30-day before activation is required... You may have to make a phone call to microsoft too activate it agian, with your KEY, it is a painless procedure due to hardware failure with the current install.

DannyCz20 · Jan 19, 2015

Mr5oh :

Ironsounds :

I do have the sticker, thanks for the link I'll make the call tomorrow thanks for the help

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