Can i clean install win8 pro on my w7 ssd on new mobo

SGT MARV

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I am getting the asus m5a97 le r2 next week. I plan to place my windows 7 ultimate 64 bit ssd on the new mobo and after updates of bios and stuff I clean install windows 8 64 bit pro on the ssd in new mobo.

what licensing issues will I face as the new mobo makes it a new pc with the ssd that has has a cloned version of my hdd win 7?


I want to do a clean install to fix a disk boot error I get every nw and then.

the mobo has 6gbps connection and new uefi bios system and I am just future proofing for the next 4 to 6 years. I am not a gamer. just want a fast responsive system for editing photos and videos for my family and to write as many screenplays as possible. when I get the chance lol.

much appreciated in anticipation of your help boys and girls.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
    CPU
    amd fx 6100
    Motherboard
    m5a78l-mlx
    Memory
    6 gb ram kingston 1333mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    asus eah hd 6670
Welcome to EightForums.

The asus m5a97 le r2 has a uEFI/BIOS firmware.
Your old Windows 7 install will not boot on the MOBO.

You need to do a clean install,
As the new MOBO's now have a uEFI BIOS.
How to install Windows 64 bit on a uEFI BIOS:

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums
or
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-8-a.html




For more info on uEFI:
Windows and GPT FAQ
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
UEFI and Windows
 

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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