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Do I need to wipe my HDD to install Windows.

post #1 of 6
6/25/12 at 11:33am
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Im building a new computer but for now im only replacing the Case, CPU, Motherboard, and PSU. I was wondering when I am ready to install windows 7 OEM do I need to erase the current one im using, or does that automatically do it because im switching my Motherboard.
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6/25/12 at 11:39am
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Im building a new computer but for now im only replacing the Case, CPU, Motherboard, and PSU. I was wondering when I am ready to install windows 7 OEM do I need to erase the current one im using, or does that automatically do it because im switching my Motherboard.

Are you saying that you're going to re-use a Windows 7 OEM Product Key, or are you saying that you have a new one?
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6/25/12 at 11:43am
If you are doing a fresh windows install then you will format your drive in the process. You will have to install new windows because you are replacing your mobo. So just format your drive in the windows custom install setup.
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6/25/12 at 12:12pm
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Yes I have bought a new oem. I just don't want to lose all my files, and I don't have a usb.
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6/25/12 at 12:16pm
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Yes I have bought a new oem. I just don't want to lose all my files, and I don't have a usb.

Then try this (in the paragraph below hehe). I don't know if it will work, but this is what I want to try. It's an idea that just popped into my head:

Don't reinstall or format or anything. I mean, leave it as it is. When you finish the system upgrade (especially with the motherboard), I think that Windows 7 will ask you to reactivate. If it does, then you may have an opportunity to try the new OEM Product Key!
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post #6 of 6
6/26/12 at 4:46am
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I didnt have much that I need to keep so im just using the free version of drop box
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