Upgrading Motherboard and Graphics Card without reinstalling Windows 10?

SgtCheez · Dec 18, 2016

I want to replace my motherboard and my graphics card, but do I have to reinstall Windows 10? I still have my product key written down. Is there any way to swap the hardware without having to make a clean install of windows?

I am upgrading from Asus H81M-A to MSI z97 Gaming 5, and from a Zotac GTX 750 ti to a Gigabyte GTX 1060.

Please help me!

Ak74Egy · Dec 18, 2016

Windows is installed on your Hard drive, has nothing to do with the mobo and graphics card, when you do get the new parts, uninstall old drivers, and download new drivers, and you're good to go.

damric · Dec 18, 2016

Usually it can be done without much trouble. With Windows 10 you can also register your key to your microsoft account to make activation easier when swapping boards.

Zmanrocks · Dec 27, 2016

Just like what Ak74Egy said... Windows 10 is installed on your Hard Drive and wont be uninstalled unless you uninstall it yourself.

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