Can I move my Hard Drive with OS and Everything Else to a new PC?

BlessedNoob · Jun 16, 2016

I have a 500GB HDD with sata port and cables. The motherboard it's on is old and I'm building a Skylake i5-6600k gaming PC. Anyway, can i move that hard drive to this motherboard - MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard and boot everything from that hard drive slot and be fine.
If this is too confusing I'll explain better. I have Windows 7 if that helps. Thanks a lot hopefully i can save about $84

USAFRet · Jun 16, 2016

Probably not.

2 considerations, Operation and Licensing

Operation - It may or may not boot. If it doesn't, there is no 'fix', other than just a full reinstall

Licensing - If it is an OEM license, that is tied to the original motherboard. Activation will fail.
You might get lucky in calling Microsoft, but they are under no obligation to allow an OEM license to be used with new hardware.

BlessedNoob · Jun 16, 2016

USAFRet :

I got my computer from a family member and it was pre installed and it did not come with the installation disc. the pc came pre-built as well

USAFRet · Jun 16, 2016

BlessedNoob :

Then no, your idea will NOT work.
1. It almost certainly will not boot in your new shiny PC
2. Activation WILL fail
3. Do you want all all their crap in your new PC? No you do not. A new PC deserves, at the very least, a full OS install. In your case, this also involves a new OS purchase.

BlessedNoob · Jun 16, 2016

USAFRet :

BlessedNoob :

Then no, your idea will NOT work.
1. It almost certainly will not boot in your new shiny PC
2. Activation WILL fail
3. Do you want all all their crap in your new PC? No you do not. A new PC deserves, at the very least, a full OS install. In your case, this also involves a new OS purchase.

I've had their PC for a couple months and took all the crap off i didnt need obviously. I made it to an acceptable gaming pc. But well then i guess i gotta spend $84 on Win10 and $47 on 1TB WD Caviar Blue. I waned to save as much money as possible

USAFRet · Jun 16, 2016

BlessedNoob :

Everybody wants to save as much money as possible.
Sometimes, though, you do have to reach into the pocket.

BlessedNoob · Jun 16, 2016

USAFRet :

BlessedNoob :

Everybody wants to save as much money as possible.
Sometimes, though, you do have to reach into the pocket.

true but it's sort of a budget build

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