Ddiddy 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:01
Can i replace my mobo with an oem os?
Okay, I'm looking to go from amd to Intel. I need to replace my mobo and CPU to do this. I have an OEM system builder windows 8.1 copy. Will it work if I change mobos?
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AlienWired 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:27 
Guess what I just found....


From Tom's Hardware

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2363115/windows-pro-working-motherboard-change.html


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You should be fine.

Windows 8.1 will also receive Direct X updates.


With windows 7 OEM the license is tied to the first motherboard it's installed on.With Windows 8.1 you can move it to another build when you are done with this one , but only one computer at a time.With Windows 8.1 you can change all the hardware you want including the motherboard.


OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

Microsoft.com ^


OEM vs. Retail

OEM Windows 7 comes preinstalled on computers. This is the cheapest way to buy windows. Large PC manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. (collectively called royalty OEMs) install windows on millions of such PCs. The main characteristics of such systems are:

The license agreement and support agreement is between you and the PC makes.

Activation by the end user is not required. Windows is preactivated at the factory by the OEM using images and standard SLP keys.

Your copy of windows is locked to that PC. The license is not transferable.

OEM system builder is what you get when you buy from say Newegg or from a local "white box" vendor. It too has the characteristics of Royalty OEM windows. Although it is possible for an individual to buy a System Builder copy, the license requires that the software be installed using the OPK (OEM preinstall kit) and then resold.

Retail version is what you buy from a retailer like Amazon or Bestbuy. Its a full price version that comes packaged in a retail box with a retail product key. It has to be activated online via MS servers using the key on the box, it is not tied to the PC it was first installed on, though it can only be used on a single computer at a time. And, MS directly provides the support for it. It is also more expensive than OEM copies.

As far as functionality is concerned, theres no difference between any of the versions above, given any specific edition (i.e. between OEM pro and retail pro, or between OEM ultimate and retail ultimate).
最後修改者:AlienWired; 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:30
Snapjak 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:30 
The legal answer has historically been "No".

However the typical answer is that Microsoft will allow it if you say you needed to replace the mobo due to it dying or something similar.


That's been true since at least WinXP, if not 95/98.
danik 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:31 
Windows 8.1 will also receive Direct X updates.
AlienWired 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:31 
引用自 Snapjak
The legal answer has historically been "No".

However the typical answer is that Microsoft will allow it if you say you needed to replace the mobo due to it dying or something similar.


That's been true since at least WinXP, if not 95/98.


Yeh, That's what I thought too...

I guess they changed all that with Windows 8, according to Tom's Hardware.
Snapjak 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:34 
If they've changed it then it's likely to accommodate such cases as above. MS has almost never really cared about the end-user market so I can see the change being to reduce support costs.
Icedwhisper 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:35 
I don't think it will, Because you are changing MoBo + CPU, both which are major parts.. So I'd recommend saving your OEM Product Key, Uninstalling The Product Key, Changing The MoBo + CPU, Installing Windows 10 and see if it is activated or not. If not, then reinstall with Windows 8.1 (Whichever version your previous one was), Activate it using the Product Key, Then Install Windows 10..
AlienWired 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:35 
Right off that same webpage at Tom's a guy did a complete motherboard and CPU change....

He said it booted up afterwards without having to reinstall windows at all.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2731269/windows-works-motherboard-cpu-change.html
最後修改者:AlienWired; 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:37
AlienWired 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:38 
Eitherway, I hope the OP keeps us informed.. =)
Icedwhisper 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:40 
引用自 AlienWired
Right off that same webpage at Tom's a guy did a complete motherboard and CPU change....

He said it booted up afterwards without having to reinstall windows at all.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2731269/windows-works-motherboard-cpu-change.html
I tried doing the same thing with my Windows 8.1 PC, but it was stuck on endless restarts and stuff.. I let it restart and do whatever it was doing for about a hour before I decided it was not worth it and just went ahead and reinstalled windows. If the OP is going to go for that methood, I think it's best he should know that there might be a lot of useless drivers and files that would be left on the HDD for no reason at all.. So I'd recommend a clean install..
Snapjak 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:40 
Yup I just looked at the actual Win8 license on MS support. Definitely supports moving across hardware.


HOWEVER that doesn't mean that Windows itself will like an entirely new motherboard and run 100%. Can't think of a time when such an upgrade didn't require a reinstall.
AlienWired 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:49 
引用自 Icedwhisper
引用自 AlienWired
Right off that same webpage at Tom's a guy did a complete motherboard and CPU change....

He said it booted up afterwards without having to reinstall windows at all.

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2731269/windows-works-motherboard-cpu-change.html
I tried doing the same thing with my Windows 8.1 PC, but it was stuck on endless restarts and stuff.. I let it restart and do whatever it was doing for about a hour before I decided it was not worth it and just went ahead and reinstalled windows. If the OP is going to go for that methood, I think it's best he should know that there might be a lot of useless drivers and files that would be left on the HDD for no reason at all.. So I'd recommend a clean install..



It must be like the lottery, cause that's also what I am reading is that some folks pull it all off without a problem, others are not so lucky.

Personally... I don't know if I would try it, without having a new copy of windows available. Or just forget it and install Linux or Steam os, some such whatever something else that might work better than Windows. heheheheh
Icedwhisper 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:52 
引用自 AlienWired
Personally... I don't know if I would try it, without having a new copy of windows available. Or just forget it and install Linux or Steam os, some such whatever something else that might work better than Windows. heheheheh
Haha, I would just resort to KMS activators, I mean, I did pay for the copy of windows right? :steammocking:
AlienWired 2015 年 10 月 11 日 上午 6:55 
*Thumbs up!* hehehe
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