computer transfer

[Azriel117]

Hi guys I am about to upgrade my computer from a z97 motherboard to my new x99 build in the next week and give my brother the old system. Is it possible to just basically plug and play or will i need to reinstall windows? if so can i use the same product key on my new build to keep the data or is there another way to transfer? (i know ill need a new windows 10 product key i just wanted to know if it will transfer)

[Skiiwee29]

3 minutes ago, Azriel117 said:

Hi guys I am about to upgrade my computer from a z97 motherboard to my new x99 build in the next week and give my brother the old system. Is it possible to just basically plug and play or will i need to reinstall windows? if so can i use the same product key on my new build to keep the data or is there another way to transfer? (i know ill need a new windows 10 product key i just wanted to know if it will transfer)

It is recommended to back everything up that you want and do a fresh, clean install. Reason is you can get driver conflicts etc. This will eliminate any potential issues that could arise from just re-using it with all the old drivers etc installed currently. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, legacy99 said:

It is recommended to back everything up that you want and do a fresh, clean install. Reason is you can get driver conflicts etc. This will eliminate any potential issues that could arise from just re-using it with all the old drivers etc installed currently. 

Fresh install is always best, not worth the trouble believe me it's not fun....

[Azriel117]

 

On 12/15/2016 at 2:34 AM, legacy99 said:

It is recommended to back everything up that you want and do a fresh, clean install. Reason is you can get driver conflicts etc. This will eliminate any potential issues that could arise from just re-using it with all the old drivers etc installed currently. 

 

On 12/15/2016 at 2:36 AM, Powis21 said:

Fresh install is always best, not worth the trouble believe me it's not fun....

Sorry for the delay holidays and all. So I should just back all my data on to my 1tb hard drive and fresh install windows 10 on one of my ssds? Thank you for the replys

[Skiiwee29]

7 hours ago, Azriel117 said:

 

 

Sorry for the delay holidays and all. So I should just back all my data on to my 1tb hard drive and fresh install windows 10 on one of my ssds? Thank you for the replys

correct.