Windows 8 upgrade version install on new hardware.

sparker3669

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I got the Win 8 pro upgrade and since I am getting a nice refund for taxes I am buying an new motherboard cpu and ram.

What I would like to know is am I still going to be able to use the Upgrade on the new hardware? I can install win 7 first then do an upgrade if need be. Will I have to do something with the activation or what?

I am unsure of what is going to be required of me. Am I still legal with the upgrade install or will I have to buy an oem or retail?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custome build
    CPU
    i7 3770k 4.2 ghz
    Motherboard
    Asrock z77 Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gbs DDR3 1600 Gskill Snipers
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire HD 6950 2gb
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 128gb Sata III SSD
    WD 1tb Black 1tb Blue 3tb Green
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Corsair 400r 7 120mm fans
    Cooling
    Phanteks PH-TC12DX
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Razrr Diamondback
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Eset Smart Security Suite 6

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Thanks very much. I should have also stated I was not sure whether to boot to the usb stick or do it from in Windows. Booting is what I see is needed.

So all I need to do is either run that batch file and reboot to activate it or refresh. Which is the preferred method? The batch file seems quicker then the refresh or I may be mistaken. So with the above method I should have no activation issues due to the new hardware. I also neglected to say that when I first installed Win 8 I did a wipe and not an upgrade. So I used the Win 8 key.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custome build
    CPU
    i7 3770k 4.2 ghz
    Motherboard
    Asrock z77 Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gbs DDR3 1600 Gskill Snipers
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire HD 6950 2gb
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 128gb Sata III SSD
    WD 1tb Black 1tb Blue 3tb Green
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Corsair 400r 7 120mm fans
    Cooling
    Phanteks PH-TC12DX
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Razrr Diamondback
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Eset Smart Security Suite 6
I personally like the refresh method. It's takes a few minutes longer, but has never failed.

The new hardware shouldn't be an issue since you are allowed by the EULA to transfer Windows 8 to another computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Ok thats great. I will not have to buy anything other then my hardware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custome build
    CPU
    i7 3770k 4.2 ghz
    Motherboard
    Asrock z77 Extreme 4
    Memory
    16gbs DDR3 1600 Gskill Snipers
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire HD 6950 2gb
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M4 128gb Sata III SSD
    WD 1tb Black 1tb Blue 3tb Green
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 Gold
    Case
    Corsair 400r 7 120mm fans
    Cooling
    Phanteks PH-TC12DX
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Razrr Diamondback
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Eset Smart Security Suite 6
Maybe a cup of coffee or a beer to enjoy while installing. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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