Cloning Question

[Internet Swag]

Hi there, is it true that if you change from old-new CPU architecture, you cannot clone, you need to do a new install? 

For example if I move from 8th gen i7 8700 to 12th gen i5 12600k or AMD 7600x even? 

 

Basically I bought Windows 10 like 6 years ago, and I can't for the life of me remember anything other than my pin. 

 

So I want to clone, would that be ok? 

[C2dan88]

2 minutes ago, Internet Swag said:

is it true that if you change from old-new CPU architecture, you cannot clone, you need to do a new install? 

No. However if you experience instability/bsod then a full reinstall is recommended.

 

 

[YoungBlade]

It is not recommended if you move to a new chipset because the system is going to have a lot of kludge left over - files and drivers relevant to the older chipset that can interfere with the new one. This can result in instability or a loss in performance in some applications/games.

 

Basically, it will probably work, but it may not work 100%.

[Budget DIY]

There are tools out there, which can fetch your windows/office keys. A quick google should help you out here. And if the key isn't fixed to your actual hardware (because scumbag microsoft), you should be good to go.

[Kid.Lazer]

39 minutes ago, Internet Swag said:

Hi there, is it true that if you change from old-new CPU architecture, you cannot clone, you need to do a new install? 

For example if I move from 8th gen i7 8700 to 12th gen i5 12600k or AMD 7600x even? 

 

Basically I bought Windows 10 like 6 years ago, and I can't for the life of me remember anything other than my pin. 

 

So I want to clone, would that be ok? 

One of the Pro's of cloning a working system is that if anything gets borked, you still have your working copy, so no harm done. In a zero risk game, it'd be dumb to not try it.