keeping hdd data

[Fr0sty22]

Hey guys im wondering on what i need to do to keep my old hdd from a past build and transfer it over to new build with keeping everything on it. if i need to delete drivers tell me where i can. plus i have an amd build and trasfering it into a new intel computer. btw i already tried to delete the drivers from control panel/program/unistall a program and i didnt see any drivers so i need your help.

im also wondering on if i need to delete any gpu drivers b/c im buying a new gpu from the same company( it was a gt740 to gtx 1060 from evga) im really confused about this...

ONE last thing will it harm my new pc or my hdd if i try and put in my old hdd in to my new pc without doing anything to the hdd b/c i was going to try that out first before i delete anything

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

What OS?

 

Is this your boot drive?

 

Id just try to boot from it and it should work. It won't hurt it to try.

[Fr0sty22]

Just now, Electronics Wizardy said:

What OS?

 

Is this your boot drive?

 

Id just try to boot from it and it should work. It won't hurt it to try.

im running windows 8 and yes im trying to trasnfer my boot drive (i only have one hdd)

[Ithanul]

Then you are a bit in a pickle.  Depending if your OS is OEM or not.  If OEM, the OS will be locked to the hardware.  Retail copy can be installed several times.

 

The issue, different hardware does not play nice with a OS that been installed on a system supporting a different configuration.  If same config, one can break the registry SIDs to allow moving from one of the same config to another with same hardware config, but different configs is asking for trouble.

[Fr0sty22]

2 minutes ago, Ithanul said:

Then you are a bit in a pickle.  Depending if your OS is OEM or not.  If OEM, the OS will be locked to the hardware.  Retail copy can be installed several times.

 

The issue, different hardware does not play nice with a OS that been installed on a system supporting a different configuration.  If same config, one can break the registry SIDs to allow moving from one of the same config to another with same hardware config, but different configs is asking for trouble.

so what you are saying is that the motherboard drivers where never installed on to my hdd. and if not can i get a more simpler explanation on what you where tryig to say and also how i could prevent it from happening or fixing it. thx

 

[Fr0sty22]

Hey did linus ever do a vid on this topic if so can you link it to me?

[Ithanul]

11 minutes ago, Fr0sty22 said:

so what you are saying is that the motherboard drivers where never installed on to my hdd. and if not can i get a more simpler explanation on what you where tryig to say and also how i could prevent it from happening or fixing it. thx

 

There is two major types among Windows OS.

 

OEM, that most retail desktop, laptops, and tablets come with, but individuals can buy that type of OS since it tends to be cheap.  Once installed, that type is locked to hardware.

 

Retail, is mostly sold to individuals, costs way more, and can be installed more than once.  That OS still puts in SID locks in the registry.  It is kind of like a security feature, but can be broken (done it quite a few times during my guard weekends when we are practicing image capturing).

 

http://www.velocitymicro.com/blog/difference-between-retail-original-equipment-manufacturers-oem/

 

The thing is, that OS installed on the HDD expects an AMD CPU on its motherboard and all drivers that go along with that system.

 

It can probably be done, but you talking about a huge headache, and probably a system not solidly stable as you can't make absolute sure you got all the drivers out.

[Fr0sty22]

2 minutes ago, Ithanul said:

There is two major types among Windows OS.

 

OEM, that most retail desktop, laptops, and tablets come with, but individuals can buy that type of OS since it tends to be cheap.  Once installed, that type is locked to hardware.

 

Retail, is mostly sold to individuals, costs way more, and can be installed more than once.  That OS still puts in SID locks in the registry.  It is kind of like a security feature, but can be broken (done it quite a few times during my guard weekends when we are practicing image capturing).

 

The thing is, that OS installed on the HDD expects an AMD CPU on its motherboard and all drivers that go along with that system.

 

It can probably be done, but you talking about a huge headache, and probably a system not solidly stable as you can't make absolute sure you got all the drivers out.

so ive reinstalled windows a couple of times before and all the retail info was gone it was like i built if my self. (tho i have replaced the cpu and add a gpu) is thats how i break it 

 

if im talking stuff that make no sence can you help me out on what i exactlly i need to do to my hdd to keep all my files and games on it. ive downloaded to much stuff (700gb) to let it go to waisted and have to to 1 day to let it all  reinstall

[Fr0sty22]

8 minutes ago, Ithanul said:

There is two major types among Windows OS.

 

OEM, that most retail desktop, laptops, and tablets come with, but individuals can buy that type of OS since it tends to be cheap.  Once installed, that type is locked to hardware.

 

Retail, is mostly sold to individuals, costs way more, and can be installed more than once.  That OS still puts in SID locks in the registry.  It is kind of like a security feature, but can be broken (done it quite a few times during my guard weekends when we are practicing image capturing).

 

The thing is, that OS installed on the HDD expects an AMD CPU on its motherboard and all drivers that go along with that system.

 

It can probably be done, but you talking about a huge headache, and probably a system not solidly stable as you can't make absolute sure you got all the drivers out.

like we can skype call or something on Sunday or Saturday and i can share my screens so you can help me out. im hopefully getting my pc parts on sunday but idk cuz i ordered them this morning on amazon with prime 2 day shipping. but i could still need the help for the build in the near future. 

[Velvet Revolver]

linus mentions something about buying windows os on a usb and getting better license terms, i still dont really know what he is talking about there because i doubt its the same as a retail version which costs a lot more then a oem os

[Fr0sty22]

8 minutes ago, Velvet Revolver said:

linus mentions something about buying windows os on a usb and getting better license terms, i still dont really know what he is talking about there because i doubt its the same as a retail version which costs a lot more then a oem os

i have the retail version it came with my pre built system and i deleted the oem version and put the retail windows 8 into my pc and got a fresh restart with no oem. and eventually i put it on a usb.