- Aug 13, 2015
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I'm sure this is a question that everyone asks, but I need this answered ASAP cause I need to know whether or not I need to purchase another windows or potentially save $100.
So I bought Windows 8.1 Full Version roughly 4 years ago or so when I was building my first computer and have just now wanted to make the swap onto a new motherboard with overall better specs.
My question here is, seeing as how I've misplaced the disc...if I transfer my current HDD onto my new motherboard, will the motherboard automatically boot up because it's a full version of 8.1 and function properly? Or am I going to have to contact Microsoft for the product key to have it boot up properly when it asks for an operating system? Or am I going to run into all sorts of problems because I'm transferring my HDD.
I can't really find a specific answer and I really need this answered before spending anymore money :/
Thank you.
So I bought Windows 8.1 Full Version roughly 4 years ago or so when I was building my first computer and have just now wanted to make the swap onto a new motherboard with overall better specs.
My question here is, seeing as how I've misplaced the disc...if I transfer my current HDD onto my new motherboard, will the motherboard automatically boot up because it's a full version of 8.1 and function properly? Or am I going to have to contact Microsoft for the product key to have it boot up properly when it asks for an operating system? Or am I going to run into all sorts of problems because I'm transferring my HDD.
I can't really find a specific answer and I really need this answered before spending anymore money :/
Thank you.
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