Windows 10 upgrade question

[George_0505]

I'm planning on getting a new CPU, Motherboard and RAM, and upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10, with a clean install (for free).

I'd like to replace the hardware, and then just install Windows 10. How would I do this?

Would I need to change the hardware, install Windows 7 again, then install Windows 10? Or is there a way to cleanly install Windows 10 right after I replace the hardware (maybe using my Windows 7 key)?

[Godlygamer23]

You can use the Media Tool for Windows 10 provided by MS to create an ISO and then install it once you change the hardware. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

[Textosterone]

 

Have not done this yet but i hear it works.

 

Just install windows 10 on ur old motherboard and do that

[FizzyFantom]

If you plan to change your motherboard you may need to buy a new Windows licence depending on your current licence.

If your current licence is a Retail licence then you will be able to transfer it to another motherboard. If it's an OEM licence you won't be able to transfer it since it is tied to the motherboard at activation.

 

Similarly Windows 10 licences against your motherboard after the upgrade. This will allow you to do a clean install without having to put in a licence, it will activate after the install.

[George_0505]

Thanks for the replies.

And crap, I've got an OEM version of Windows 7. I didn't know that I wouldn't be able to transfer the license.

[Godlygamer23]

Thanks for the replies.

And crap, I've got an OEM version of Windows 7. I didn't know that I wouldn't be able to transfer the license.

For the record, I've re-used OEM keys. You can get them reset.