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So I am upgrading my mobo and have upgraded my windows 7 OEM to windows 10 on my current PC... I know when I boot using my current HDD and my new motherboard that I may have to haggle with microsoft or just buy a new OEM key for windows 10... My question is when I plug my current HDD into my new mobo and select the HDD as the boot drive will everything boot ok (I know windows may deactivate but I can solve that)???? Or do I have to do a fresh install in which case could someone guide me through it?

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Windows should boot fine, but the activation window will popup.

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3 minutes ago, LEDInfinityHD said:

What do I do when the activation window pops up? Will I be ok to just buy a new Windows 10 OEM key form somewhere such as Kinguin? Thanks for the reply btw :)

Well, you could either try windows support to get it reactivated, or you can buy a key.

Personally I would not buy a key from a place such as Kinguin, as they are 'grey markets' Search up 'Kinguin Grey Market' for more info on that.

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1 minute ago, robotprobot said:

Well, you could either try windows support to get it reactivated, or you can buy a key.

Personally I would not buy a key from a place such as Kinguin, as they are 'grey markets' Search up 'Kinguin Grey Market' for more info on that.

Hmmm ok I will look that up! What would you recommend?? 

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3 minutes ago, LEDInfinityHD said:

Hmmm ok I will look that up! What would you recommend?? 

Look around for a windows key, when you find a site, check reviews on google and see what people think of it.

You could find a key on ebay, but make sure that its a reputable seller, and that you use PayPal so you have buyer protection.

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1 minute ago, robotprobot said:

Look around for a windows key, when you find a site, check reviews on google and see what people think of it.

You could find a key on ebay, but make sure that its a reputable seller, and that you use PayPal so you have buyer protection.

Thank you I will look into that! Could I also just buy a brand new windows 10 RETAIL key so I'm safe? 

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1 minute ago, LEDInfinityHD said:

Thank you I will look into that! Could I also just buy a brand new windows 10 RETAIL key so I'm safe? 

Yup, microsoft sell them directly off their website, and you can find them in most computer stores as well.

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Cheers! I'm reading alot about Grey Markets and as far as I can see everything is technically LEGAL so I would theoretically be able to buy off there correct? Obviously the morals involved are a bit wishy washy so the likelihood is I wont buy one but id like to consider all my options :)

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Just now, LEDInfinityHD said:

Cheers! I'm reading alot about Grey Markets and as far as I can see everything is technically LEGAL so I would theoretically be able to buy off there correct? Obviously the morals involved are a bit wishy washy so the likelihood is I wont buy one but id like to consider all my options :)

Yeah, its perfectly legal, but risky. For example, if you buy the key and its fake/used, there's not much in terms of support to get that fixed.

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1 minute ago, LEDInfinityHD said:

Ok well thanks for the info! I know my options now! So I should just be able to plug my current HDD into my new motherboard and all should boot up as I left it except windows will be deactivated so I just need a key? 

Yup. Best case scenario is that Windows may not even need the key!

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1 minute ago, robotprobot said:

Yup. Best case scenario is that Windows may not even need the key!

Fingers crossed for that then! Could I use windows deactivated for a short while whilst I used chrome say to buy a new key if I need it?? Or will I have to use my phone or something?

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Just now, LEDInfinityHD said:

Fingers crossed for that then! Could I use windows deactivated for a short while whilst I used chrome say to buy a new key if I need it?? Or will I have to use my phone or something?

Yeah, i think it gives you 30 days to reactivate or something along those lines.

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Corsair H55 Water Cooler - 16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance RAM

 

"People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do" - Steve Jobs, 1955-2011.

 

 

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1 minute ago, LEDInfinityHD said:

Ahh great thank you! :P

No problem. Good luck!

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