Swapping Motherboards and CPU

[PCApprenticeRace]

guys i need help i'm really new to this thing i don't know what to do, i'm upgrading my motherboard and processor, but the same HDD, can you tell me guys the steps what should i take?

my old mobo doesnt support windows 10 very very very old motherboard model...

 

[The Sloth]

need more info what are you upgrading from ? 

[dany_boy]

Can we have specs on the old and new hardware?

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

need more info what are you upgrading from ? 

im upgrading from ECS g31t-m7 v1.0 775 socket which doesnt support windows 10 and a very very very old processor which is intel dual core e5200.. upgrading to a 1151 socket and intel pentium g4560. im afraid i might lost my windows 7

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, dany_boy said:

Can we have specs on the old and new hardware?

Im upgrading from ECS g31t-m7 v1.0 775 socket which doesnt support windows 10 and a very very very old processor which is intel dual core e5200.. upgrading to a 1151 socket and intel pentium g4560. im afraid i might lost my windows 7

[The Sloth]

 

1 minute ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

im upgrading from ECS g31t-m7 v1.0 775 socket which doesnt support windows 10 and a very very very old processor which is intel dual core e5200.. upgrading to a 1151 socket and intel pentium g4560. im afraid i might lost my windows 7

 

budget? 

[dany_boy]

Better to do a clean install and just validate it with your product key

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

 

budget? 

sorry bro i dont understand what u mean about budget? noob here

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, dany_boy said:

Better to do a clean install and just validate it with your product key

ok can you tell me the steps on the clean install sir? very noob here

[The Sloth]

3 minutes ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

sorry bro i dont understand what u mean about budget? noob here

how much do you want to spend on your upgrade 

[dany_boy]

1 minute ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

ok can you tell me the steps on the clean install sir? very noob here

How did you came about the Win 7 license? if you still have the disk, boot into that and follow the steps shown on the screen, When asked for the product key, just type it. Also don't forget to backup important stuff on your HDD beforehand.

[dany_boy]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

how much do you want to spend on your upgrade 

I do believe he already has the parts. If I understood correctly he needs help with the OS, not the HW.

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, dany_boy said:

How did you came about the Win 7 license? if you still have the disk, boot into that and follow the steps shown on the screen, When asked for the product key, just type it. Also don't forget to backup important stuff on your HDD beforehand.

 

calling support usually helps with a new key. 

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, dany_boy said:

How did you came about the Win 7 license? if you still have the disk, boot into that and follow the steps shown on the screen, When asked for the product key, just type it. Also don't forget to backup important stuff on your HDD beforehand.

there is nothing important here just dota2 and paladin game im just a casual gamer no other thing... the win7 license came from just the cpu itself i bought. win7 starter edition..

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, dany_boy said:

I do believe he already has the parts. If I understood correctly he needs help with the OS, not the HW.

we have no idea what the parts are also the question is unclear but https://www.howtogeek.com/197559/how-to-install-windows-10-on-your-pc/

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

calling support usually helps with a new key. 

i still have the sticker attached in my casing with the product key in it.

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

i still have the sticker attached in my casing with the product key in it.

i know but your key is bonded to a mobo most likely especially with window 10.  

[dany_boy]

1 minute ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

i still have the sticker attached in my casing with the product key in it.

That is all you need. Well kinda, you still need the win7 ISO.

[dany_boy]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

ik but your key is bonded to a mobo most likely especially with window 10.  

Its Win7 right? @PCApprenticeRace you have Win 7, is that correct?

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

i know but your key is bonded to a mobo most likely especially with window 10.  

i tried using this product key attached in to my casing. 2x already used it to reformat the laptop and reformat my own pc. i just dont understand if this is unlimited times to use this product key

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, dany_boy said:

Its Win7 right? @PCApprenticeRace you have Win 7, is that correct?

windows 7 starter edition

[PCApprenticeRace]

it says windows 7 Starter SEA

OEM Software

[dany_boy]

1 minute ago, PCApprenticeRace said:

i tried using this product key attached in to my casing. 2x already used it to reformat the laptop and reformat my own pc. i just dont understand if this is unlimited times to use this product key

The key is single use. However, I strongly suggest you drop it and buy a win10 license altogether. From Wikipedia:

 

"Windows 7 Starter is the edition of Windows 7 that contains the fewest features. It is only available in a 32-bit version and does not include the Windows Aero theme. The desktop wallpaper and visual styles (Windows 7 Basic) are not user-changeable. Microsoft originally intended to restrict users of this edition to running three simultaneous applications but this limitation was dropped. This edition was available pre-installed on computers, especially netbooks or Windows Tablets, through system integrators or computer manufacturers using OEM licenses"

 

Using this version of windows will severely limit your new platform.

[PCApprenticeRace]

Just now, dany_boy said:

The key is single use. However, I strongly suggest you drop it and buy a win10 license altogether. From Wikipedia:

 

"Windows 7 Starter is the edition of Windows 7 that contains the fewest features. It is only available in a 32-bit version and does not include the Windows Aero theme. The desktop wallpaper and visual styles (Windows 7 Basic) are not user-changeable. Microsoft originally intended to restrict users of this edition to running three simultaneous applications but this limitation was dropped. This edition was available pre-installed on computers, especially netbooks or Windows Tablets, through system integrators or computer manufacturers using OEM licenses"

 

Using this version of windows will severely limit your new platform.

okay will just buy a new one thank you so much for your help! appreciate it

[PCApprenticeRace]

5 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

i know but your key is bonded to a mobo most likely especially with window 10.  

thank you so much guys now i know my windows 7 is a crap edition.. appreciate your help sir!