Windows 8 Upgrade from Windows 7 Retail

videodj

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Hi

I have a full retail copy of Windows 7 and upgraded to WIndows 8 Pro via the online download and did a fresh install. My question is what happens if I want to replace the motherboard? With the Windows 7 Retail copy I could just reinstall and away I go, but now that've I've upgraded, I have lost the ability to do this? Or do I need to reinstall Windows 7 and then install Windows 8 again?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 2600k @ 4.4Ghz @ 1.30v
    Motherboard
    Asus P8P67 Deluxe
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ATI HD6970 (Crossfire)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG E2251 x 3 - 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 840 Pro, 250Gb
    Seagate Barracuda 500Gb x 3
    PSU
    Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 1000W Modular
    Case
    Coolermaster HAF962
    Cooling
    Megahalems
    Keyboard
    Logitech K520
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance MX Mouse (Darkfield)
    Internet Speed
    120Mb Down/12Mb Up
    Browser
    Firefox 39.0
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Total Security
    Other Info
    Logitech 5.1 Speaker System
    Logitech T650 Touchpad
I already did that when I installed it. I guess I should of worded it better, my question was more about the licensing restrictions of an upgrade version. How does windows 8 upgrade affect my ability to grade hardware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 2600k @ 4.4Ghz @ 1.30v
    Motherboard
    Asus P8P67 Deluxe
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ATI HD6970 (Crossfire)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG E2251 x 3 - 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 840 Pro, 250Gb
    Seagate Barracuda 500Gb x 3
    PSU
    Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 1000W Modular
    Case
    Coolermaster HAF962
    Cooling
    Megahalems
    Keyboard
    Logitech K520
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance MX Mouse (Darkfield)
    Internet Speed
    120Mb Down/12Mb Up
    Browser
    Firefox 39.0
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Total Security
    Other Info
    Logitech 5.1 Speaker System
    Logitech T650 Touchpad
No problem., upgrading hardware.

http://www.eightforums.com/general-discussion/10837-windows-8-eula.html

microsoft said:
Can I transfer the software to another computer or user? You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Anytime you transfer the software to a new
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
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