Upgrade to Windows 8.1 question

[minimoose]

I made a post a few days ago asking about installing a new motherboard, and whether I should re install windows.  However I don't want to lose everything... so would upgrading to Windows 8.1 once I install the new board work?  Or is there any other way I could only repair install of Windows and not lose everything?

[Linus_torvalds]

it will work on different motherboard but if you reinstall windows on new one it will be best choice

[ShadyHost]

If you change chipsets (like from z68 to z77 or z87) you definitely need to re-install windows. 

 

If you switch between say two Asus boards, you should be fine. 

[Giddyguy]

yea i have a similar situation. i will be getting a new motherboard shortly and i guess ill have to reinstall my copy of windows 7. is there a chance i won't need to do that or some way i can keep all my programs and settings intact? i want to make the transition as quick as possible!

[minimoose]

If you change chipsets (like from z68 to z77 or z87) you definitely need to re-install windows. 

 

If you switch between say two Asus boards, you should be fine. 

I am changing from the Asus P8Z77-V LX to the LK so ya the same pretty much

[minimoose]

it will work on different motherboard but if you reinstall windows on new one it will be best choice

If I do the Windows 8.1 upgrade on the new motherboard would that work?

[minimoose]

yea i have a similar situation. i will be getting a new motherboard shortly and i guess ill have to reinstall my copy of windows 7. is there a chance i won't need to do that or some way i can keep all my programs and settings intact? i want to make the transition as quick as possible!

I will let you know if I find something!

[ShadyHost]

I am changing from the Asus P8Z77-V LX to the LK so ya the same pretty much

yeah you should be fine. 

 

but be prepared to re-install if it doesn't work out. 

[minimoose]

yeah you should be fine. 

 

but be prepared to re-install if it doesn't work out. 

Is there a way to do some kind of repair re install?  Also do I need to do anything before putting in the new motherboard? 

[ionbasa]

Just a heads up if the mobos have the same chipset then you generally don't have to re-install windows. Assuming you activated windows over the internet your copy should still be activated, but if you activated manually over the phone there is a possibility you will loose your activation. I believe this is due to windows seeing a mismatched hask(checkscum) when the hardware was changed.

[minimoose]

Just a heads up if the mobos have the same chipset then you generally don't have to re-install windows. Assuming you activated windows over the internet your copy should still be activated, but if you activated manually over the phone there is a possibility you will loose your activation. I believe this is due to windows seeing a mismatched hask(checkscum) when the hardware was changed.

 

 

I am changing from the Asus P8Z77-V LX to the LK so ya the same pretty much

Yes it is the same.  Could someone answer please!  If I have to re install, is there a way to re install and not lose everything, backup, or repair install?

[minimoose]

Yes it is the same.  Could someone answer please!  If I have to re install, is there a way to re install and not lose everything, backup, or repair install?

found it, http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html

[ionbasa]

Yes it is the same.  Could someone answer please!  If I have to re install, is there a way to re install and not lose everything, backup, or repair install?

Repair install generally should work. If it doesn't though make sure you have a backup of your data.

 

EDIT: Seems you have found Brink's tut over at EightForums. They are all well written .

[Giddyguy]

Repair install generally should work. If it doesn't though make sure you have a backup of your data.

 

EDIT: Seems you have found Brink's tut over at EightForums. They are all well written .

My motherboards will have different chipsets so i guess a clean install will be required, but is there a "refresh" option for windows 7 that might work? If not, how can i backup my programs and appdata and such?

[minimoose]

Repair install generally should work. If it doesn't though make sure you have a backup of your data.

 

EDIT: Seems you have found Brink's tut over at EightForums. They are all well written .

If refresh doesn't work, couldn't I put back the old motherboard as it still works?

[ionbasa]

If refresh doesn't work, couldn't I put back the old motherboard as it still works?

Yes. Although there is no refresh option on Windows 7. You will be forced into using a repair install.

[Giddyguy]

Yes. Although there is no refresh option on Windows 7. You will be forced into using a repair install.

you quoted the wrong person but ok thanks i will surely look into it more.