Would Windows 7 work if I changed my CPU and Motherboard?

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Hi,

I'm building a new PC but am reusing the old SSD to put into the new one. But I've always been wondering, what would happen if I didn't go into the BIOS and set my PC to boot from DVD? Would Windows 7 even load?

Many thanks,
AKNerd
 
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It might load. It will be screwey, and it may fail the "Genuine Advantage" tool once it detects the new hardware (if you were lucky enough for it to load).

You really need to re-install windows for everything to work right. And if you have an OEM version, you're going to need a new copy of windows.
 
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Yes, I am installing Windows 8. I am just worried if I forget to put the Windows 8 disc in and it tries to boot to Windows 7 and my computer gets messed up.
 
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Yep, thanks for that. I don't need to backup as my current Windows 7 installation is pretty clean, only programs are Firefox, Chrome and CPU Thermometer.
 
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