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Fluttershyz Rainbowx

Fluttershyz Rainbowx

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So,i got an Intel mobo that support Q9400,in other plan I want to change the mobo,processor and ram but still using the old HDD..Do I need to format the HDD before using the new mobo? and

If i dont format the hdd and just plugged it in with the new hardware,does it wont recognize the usb devices like keyboard and mouse after POST session? no led lights from Num Lock tho..and yes, I did that before..

oh well..I didnt know a lot bout computers..im just 16..but,gain knowledge is gud aight?
 
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You have two considerations - Operation and Licensing

Operation - Will it boot up with the new hardware? Maybe, maybe not.
The greater the difference between old parts and new parts, the less chance of it working.
Prepare for if you have to do a full reinstall.

Licensing - What OS is this?
If Win 10, you can link your digital entitlement to a Microsoft account, and use this same license on the new hardware.
Read and do this before you change the hardware:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

If a different Windows OS, and an OEM license...you may need to actually buy a whole new license...
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You have two considerations - Operation and Licensing

Operation - Will it boot up with the new hardware? Maybe, maybe not.
The greater the difference between old parts and new parts, the less chance of it working.
Prepare for if you have to do a full reinstall.

Licensing - What OS is this?
If Win 10, you can link your digital entitlement to a Microsoft account, and use this same license on the new hardware.
Read and do this before you change the hardware:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

If a different Windows OS, and an OEM license...you may need to actually buy a whole new license for this. Or call MS and plead your case. They may or may not take pity on you, and allow that same license to be used on the new hardware.
 
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