Some time ago I replaced an IDE hard drive with Windows 8 installed for an SSD drive onto which I installed Windows 7. I would like to know if I can temporarily swap back to the IDE drive (Windows 8) while I obtain the Windows Product Key (embedded in BIOS apparently) and then replace the SSD drive (Windows 7), or boot from an external docking station and if so how do I do that?
I am totally confused about the BIOS. Does a different OS change the BIOS details? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I am totally confused about the BIOS. Does a different OS change the BIOS details? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- lenova g560
- CPU
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz
- Motherboard
- Lenovo G560 Intel Laptop Motherboard s989
- Memory
- 3 Gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- Integrated
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- MS Security Essentials