hey guys, so my new rigs have arrived (even the extension cable is here).
My old rig is running Win 10 (free upgrade from a legi Win 7 Pro license). How do I transfer that license from the old rig to the new rig?
Another question, is it possible for me to run dual boot Win 7 (with the original license) and the free Win 10 license?
Thank you
My new rig:
8700K 5.0Ghz OC (Silicon Lottery Edition)
Noctua NH-15 cooler
Asus Maximus X Hero Wifi AC
16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM DDR4 3000
1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe
MSI Gaming X Trio 1080Ti SLI
Corsair 1000RMi PSU
Cougar Conquer Case
Triple Screens Acer 3D Vision XB272 Predator XB2
There is a high likelihood that you are not allowed to move your Windows 7 Pro license can not be moved from your old rig to your new rig. This is because most windows licenses are OEM and tied to a specific computer.
When I asked how I would be able to reinstall my free Windows 10 update copy without any serial number I was told that it kind of works like reverse activation. Sometime in the first few days windows activation will detect the computer and activate the license. This obviusly means that only your old rig can benefit from the free upgrade and that you need to buy windows 10 again for the new computer.
Some people spend huge amount of money on hardware but don't even pay for windows.
I'm sure that isn't the problem here but there is a sad fact that the only version sold by Microsoft right now is Windows 10. I'm relying on a Windows 8 Home 64-bit to be able to playback HDDVD. It also affects your ability to dualboot.
As far as I can tell your only option is to buy a copy of Windows 10 from microsoft and run it on your new rig. Home or Pro is up to you.
I leave the question of if you can dualboot your old computer on the table as I consider the licences to be intertwined so can they both really be used or do you have to choose one or the other.
There is a high likelihood that you are not allowed to move your Windows 7 Pro license can not be moved from your old rig to your new rig. This is because most windows licenses are OEM and tied to a specific computer.
When I asked how I would be able to reinstall my free Windows 10 update copy without any serial number I was told that it kind of works like reverse activation. Sometime in the first few days windows activation will detect the computer and activate the license. This obviusly means that only your old rig can benefit from the free upgrade and that you need to buy windows 10 again for the new computer.
Some people spend huge amount of money on hardware but don't even pay for windows.
I'm sure that isn't the problem here but there is a sad fact that the only version sold by Microsoft right now is Windows 10. I'm relying on a Windows 8 Home 64-bit to be able to playback HDDVD. It also affects your ability to dualboot.
As far as I can tell your only option is to buy a copy of Windows 10 from microsoft and run it on your new rig. Home or Pro is up to you.
I leave the question of if you can dualboot your old computer on the table as I consider the licences to be intertwined so can they both really be used or do you have to choose one or the other.
Thanks to everybody using my assembler it warms my heart.
To have a critical piece of code that everyone can enjoy!
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For reactivation of Win10 on your new Hardware you have to link your license to your MS-Account (Settings -> Security -> Activation) on your old rig.
Win7 and 10 can be used in DualBoot. You may have to setup your Bios/UEFI to boot in legacy mode with CMS module enabled.
For reactivation of Win10 on your new Hardware you have to link your license to your MS-Account (Settings -> Security -> Activation) on your old rig.
Win7 and 10 can be used in DualBoot. You may have to setup your Bios/UEFI to boot in legacy mode with CMS module enabled.
i9-7900X @ 4,5GHz
Gigabyte X299 UD4-Pro
G.Skill 32Gb DDR4
2 x GTX 1070 FE
bequiet! Straight Power 11 1000W
Acer GN276HL DVI
Win 10 x64
Instead of upgrading my Windows 7 license I kept it and bought a cheap copy of windows 10. I found when setting up I had some issues unless I installed Windows 7 first. Then putting Windows ten on another partition was easy.
I remember there was a limited time to roll back to windows 7 from an upgrade, think it was 30 days.
Bios has to be set to Secure boot "Other OS" for it to work on Asus motherboards.
Switching is easy, you just hold down Shift at the windows ten login screen and click power and you will get option to switch OS. That said I am finding less and less of a reason to use windows 7 now.
p.s I had a OEM version.
Instead of upgrading my Windows 7 license I kept it and bought a cheap copy of windows 10. I found when setting up I had some issues unless I installed Windows 7 first. Then putting Windows ten on another partition was easy.
I remember there was a limited time to roll back to windows 7 from an upgrade, think it was 30 days.
Bios has to be set to Secure boot "Other OS" for it to work on Asus motherboards.
Switching is easy, you just hold down Shift at the windows ten login screen and click power and you will get option to switch OS. That said I am finding less and less of a reason to use windows 7 now.
p.s I had a OEM version.
i7-4790K CPU 4.8Ghz stable overclock.
16 GB RAM Corsair
EVGA 1080TI SLI
Samsung SSD 840Pro
ASUS Z97-WS
3D Surround ASUS Rog Swift PG278Q(R), 2x PG278Q (yes it works)
Obutto R3volution.
Windows 10 pro 64x (Windows 7 Dual boot)
@J-Enermax: This works, there is no problem, as long as you have a full version, and not an OEM version.
The only time you have problems is OEM versions, because those are tied to specific hardware. Full versions can be moved from system to system as you prefer.
I'm running this exact scenario, and took my full Win7 Pro license from an old computer, to my newer laptop. And installed a new Win10 on that same machine, and fed it the same Win7 Pro license. Both Win7 and Win10 are activated on this machine.
In fact, I currently have a triple boot, of Win 7, Win10 1609, and Win10 1803. All are active with no complaints. Of course, only one is actually in use at a time.
I'll be doing this scenario again after I get my new hardware, that nearly identically matches yours. That SiliconLottery sells out fast though, so I'm not in a rush. The only difference is that I went with better ram, that has higher throughput. Team Dark Pro, 3200 CAS 14.
For your old computer, I'm making a very similar jump from an i5-4670K, but already have the 1080ti on that system.
@J-Enermax: This works, there is no problem, as long as you have a full version, and not an OEM version.
The only time you have problems is OEM versions, because those are tied to specific hardware. Full versions can be moved from system to system as you prefer.
I'm running this exact scenario, and took my full Win7 Pro license from an old computer, to my newer laptop. And installed a new Win10 on that same machine, and fed it the same Win7 Pro license. Both Win7 and Win10 are activated on this machine.
In fact, I currently have a triple boot, of Win 7, Win10 1609, and Win10 1803. All are active with no complaints. Of course, only one is actually in use at a time.
I'll be doing this scenario again after I get my new hardware, that nearly identically matches yours. That SiliconLottery sells out fast though, so I'm not in a rush. The only difference is that I went with better ram, that has higher throughput. Team Dark Pro, 3200 CAS 14.
For your old computer, I'm making a very similar jump from an i5-4670K, but already have the 1080ti on that system.
Acer H5360 (1280x720@120Hz) - ASUS VG248QE with GSync mod - 3D Vision 1&2 - Driver 372.54
GTX 970 - i5-4670K@4.2GHz - 12GB RAM - Win7x64+evilKB2670838 - 4 Disk X25 RAID
SAGER NP9870-S - GTX 980 - i7-6700K - Win10 Pro 1607 Latest 3Dmigoto Release Bo3b's School for ShaderHackers
To create the dual partition just install windows 7 on one partition, be sure you activate it online, and then upgrade it to Windows 10.
Then install windows 7 again on the 2nd partition and activate it again using your same windows 7 key. I did this and it works.
thanks guys. Forgot to add that I have a 1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe as a new HD.
So I guess i will split it into 3 partitions?
C = Win7
D = Win 10
E = Steam + game + storage?
How big should partition C and D be?
In my opinion you need 128GB absolute minimum for both OS partitions.
It probably depends on what else you plan to install on the pc, but I have a 512GB SSD split between Win 7 and Win 10, then with some extra space set aside for other reasons.
By the time you start to install other apps and office, then allow for all the windows updates (particularly W10), 128GB looks small very quickly.
I then have various hard drives allocated to storage for games/films etc.
On my machine I have a 2nd SSD (128GB) which I use purely for caching and temp files as well. It really helps speed things up. That's split 64/64 and is configure for intel RST.
*edit to add*
There are so many ways of doing it. If you have mega fast internet you might not be so bothered about storing downloads. For me, my internet is slow so I spent money on storage to act as a buffer.
I do also store my favourite games 100% on SSD, problem is modern games are getting so big, hence my use of a caching drive.
As Bob said, the issue with licenses is OEM versions. Both of my copies of windows were retail licenses, so I can install them on whatever I want. If you opt for the free W10 upgrade based on an OEM license, then technically you're stuffed when you upgrade your hardware. However, I've heard that MS support/activation can be quite accommodating.
In my opinion you need 128GB absolute minimum for both OS partitions.
It probably depends on what else you plan to install on the pc, but I have a 512GB SSD split between Win 7 and Win 10, then with some extra space set aside for other reasons.
By the time you start to install other apps and office, then allow for all the windows updates (particularly W10), 128GB looks small very quickly.
I then have various hard drives allocated to storage for games/films etc.
On my machine I have a 2nd SSD (128GB) which I use purely for caching and temp files as well. It really helps speed things up. That's split 64/64 and is configure for intel RST.
*edit to add*
There are so many ways of doing it. If you have mega fast internet you might not be so bothered about storing downloads. For me, my internet is slow so I spent money on storage to act as a buffer.
I do also store my favourite games 100% on SSD, problem is modern games are getting so big, hence my use of a caching drive.
As Bob said, the issue with licenses is OEM versions. Both of my copies of windows were retail licenses, so I can install them on whatever I want. If you opt for the free W10 upgrade based on an OEM license, then technically you're stuffed when you upgrade your hardware. However, I've heard that MS support/activation can be quite accommodating.
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my Win 7 Pro is not OEM. It's full retail.
I just installed Win 10 (not yet activated). I know it's not much but I refuse to buy another Win 10 license (out of principle since every update, more things break)...unless I absolutely have to
Worst case scenario: where can I get an OEM win 10 license for cheap?
I just installed Win 10 (not yet activated). I know it's not much but I refuse to buy another Win 10 license (out of principle since every update, more things break)...unless I absolutely have to
Worst case scenario: where can I get an OEM win 10 license for cheap?
8700K 5.0Ghz OC (Silicon Lottery Edition)
Noctua NH-15 cooler
Asus Maximus X Hero
16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM DDR4 3000
1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe
MSI Gaming X Trio 1080Ti SLI
Corsair 1000RMi PSU
Cougar Conquer Case
Triple Screens Acer Predator 3D Vision XB272
3D Vision 2 Glasses
Win 10 Pro x64
[quote="Necropants"]Instead of upgrading my Windows 7 license I kept it and bought a cheap copy of windows 10. I found when setting up I had some issues unless I installed Windows 7 first. Then putting Windows ten on another partition was easy.
I remember there was a limited time to roll back to windows 7 from an upgrade, think it was 30 days.
Bios has to be set to Secure boot "Other OS" for it to work on Asus motherboards.
Switching is easy, you just hold down Shift at the windows ten login screen and click power and you will get option to switch OS. That said I am finding less and less of a reason to use windows 7 now.
p.s I had a OEM version.[/quote]
Thx for the OS switching tip. The Win10 April Update deleted my OS boot selection :(
Necropants said:Instead of upgrading my Windows 7 license I kept it and bought a cheap copy of windows 10. I found when setting up I had some issues unless I installed Windows 7 first. Then putting Windows ten on another partition was easy.
I remember there was a limited time to roll back to windows 7 from an upgrade, think it was 30 days.
Bios has to be set to Secure boot "Other OS" for it to work on Asus motherboards.
Switching is easy, you just hold down Shift at the windows ten login screen and click power and you will get option to switch OS. That said I am finding less and less of a reason to use windows 7 now.
p.s I had a OEM version.
Thx for the OS switching tip. The Win10 April Update deleted my OS boot selection :(
My old rig is running Win 10 (free upgrade from a legi Win 7 Pro license). How do I transfer that license from the old rig to the new rig?
Another question, is it possible for me to run dual boot Win 7 (with the original license) and the free Win 10 license?
Thank you
My new rig:
8700K 5.0Ghz OC (Silicon Lottery Edition)
Noctua NH-15 cooler
Asus Maximus X Hero Wifi AC
16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM DDR4 3000
1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe
MSI Gaming X Trio 1080Ti SLI
Corsair 1000RMi PSU
Cougar Conquer Case
Triple Screens Acer 3D Vision XB272 Predator XB2
8700K 5.0Ghz OC (Silicon Lottery Edition)
Noctua NH-15 cooler
Asus Maximus X Hero
16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM DDR4 3000
1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe
MSI Gaming X Trio 1080Ti SLI
Corsair 1000RMi PSU
Cougar Conquer Case
Triple Screens Acer Predator 3D Vision XB272
3D Vision 2 Glasses
Win 10 Pro x64
When I asked how I would be able to reinstall my free Windows 10 update copy without any serial number I was told that it kind of works like reverse activation. Sometime in the first few days windows activation will detect the computer and activate the license. This obviusly means that only your old rig can benefit from the free upgrade and that you need to buy windows 10 again for the new computer.
Some people spend huge amount of money on hardware but don't even pay for windows.
I'm sure that isn't the problem here but there is a sad fact that the only version sold by Microsoft right now is Windows 10. I'm relying on a Windows 8 Home 64-bit to be able to playback HDDVD. It also affects your ability to dualboot.
As far as I can tell your only option is to buy a copy of Windows 10 from microsoft and run it on your new rig. Home or Pro is up to you.
I leave the question of if you can dualboot your old computer on the table as I consider the licences to be intertwined so can they both really be used or do you have to choose one or the other.
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To have a critical piece of code that everyone can enjoy!
What more can you ask for?
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Win7 and 10 can be used in DualBoot. You may have to setup your Bios/UEFI to boot in legacy mode with CMS module enabled.
i9-7900X @ 4,5GHz
Gigabyte X299 UD4-Pro
G.Skill 32Gb DDR4
2 x GTX 1070 FE
bequiet! Straight Power 11 1000W
Acer GN276HL DVI
Win 10 x64
I remember there was a limited time to roll back to windows 7 from an upgrade, think it was 30 days.
Bios has to be set to Secure boot "Other OS" for it to work on Asus motherboards.
Switching is easy, you just hold down Shift at the windows ten login screen and click power and you will get option to switch OS. That said I am finding less and less of a reason to use windows 7 now.
p.s I had a OEM version.
i7-4790K CPU 4.8Ghz stable overclock.
16 GB RAM Corsair
EVGA 1080TI SLI
Samsung SSD 840Pro
ASUS Z97-WS
3D Surround ASUS Rog Swift PG278Q(R), 2x PG278Q (yes it works)
Obutto R3volution.
Windows 10 pro 64x (Windows 7 Dual boot)
The only time you have problems is OEM versions, because those are tied to specific hardware. Full versions can be moved from system to system as you prefer.
I'm running this exact scenario, and took my full Win7 Pro license from an old computer, to my newer laptop. And installed a new Win10 on that same machine, and fed it the same Win7 Pro license. Both Win7 and Win10 are activated on this machine.
In fact, I currently have a triple boot, of Win 7, Win10 1609, and Win10 1803. All are active with no complaints. Of course, only one is actually in use at a time.
I'll be doing this scenario again after I get my new hardware, that nearly identically matches yours. That SiliconLottery sells out fast though, so I'm not in a rush. The only difference is that I went with better ram, that has higher throughput. Team Dark Pro, 3200 CAS 14.
For your old computer, I'm making a very similar jump from an i5-4670K, but already have the 1080ti on that system.
Acer H5360 (1280x720@120Hz) - ASUS VG248QE with GSync mod - 3D Vision 1&2 - Driver 372.54
GTX 970 - i5-4670K@4.2GHz - 12GB RAM - Win7x64+evilKB2670838 - 4 Disk X25 RAID
SAGER NP9870-S - GTX 980 - i7-6700K - Win10 Pro 1607
Latest 3Dmigoto Release
Bo3b's School for ShaderHackers
Then install windows 7 again on the 2nd partition and activate it again using your same windows 7 key. I did this and it works.
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Edge AC
Intel i9-9900K @ 5.0 Ghz
32 GB Patriot Viper RAM @ 2666Mhz
ASUS 1080GTX Turbo
So I guess i will split it into 3 partitions?
C = Win7
D = Win 10
E = Steam + game + storage?
How big should partition C and D be?
8700K 5.0Ghz OC (Silicon Lottery Edition)
Noctua NH-15 cooler
Asus Maximus X Hero
16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM DDR4 3000
1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe
MSI Gaming X Trio 1080Ti SLI
Corsair 1000RMi PSU
Cougar Conquer Case
Triple Screens Acer Predator 3D Vision XB272
3D Vision 2 Glasses
Win 10 Pro x64
It probably depends on what else you plan to install on the pc, but I have a 512GB SSD split between Win 7 and Win 10, then with some extra space set aside for other reasons.
By the time you start to install other apps and office, then allow for all the windows updates (particularly W10), 128GB looks small very quickly.
I then have various hard drives allocated to storage for games/films etc.
On my machine I have a 2nd SSD (128GB) which I use purely for caching and temp files as well. It really helps speed things up. That's split 64/64 and is configure for intel RST.
*edit to add*
There are so many ways of doing it. If you have mega fast internet you might not be so bothered about storing downloads. For me, my internet is slow so I spent money on storage to act as a buffer.
I do also store my favourite games 100% on SSD, problem is modern games are getting so big, hence my use of a caching drive.
As Bob said, the issue with licenses is OEM versions. Both of my copies of windows were retail licenses, so I can install them on whatever I want. If you opt for the free W10 upgrade based on an OEM license, then technically you're stuffed when you upgrade your hardware. However, I've heard that MS support/activation can be quite accommodating.
GTX 1070 SLI, I7-6700k ~ 4.4Ghz, 3x BenQ XL2420T, BenQ TK800, LG 55EG960V (3D OLED), Samsung 850 EVO SSD, Crucial M4 SSD, 3D vision kit, Xpand x104 glasses, Corsair HX1000i, Win 10 pro 64/Win 7 64https://www.3dmark.com/fs/9529310
I just installed Win 10 (not yet activated). I know it's not much but I refuse to buy another Win 10 license (out of principle since every update, more things break)...unless I absolutely have to
Worst case scenario: where can I get an OEM win 10 license for cheap?
8700K 5.0Ghz OC (Silicon Lottery Edition)
Noctua NH-15 cooler
Asus Maximus X Hero
16 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM DDR4 3000
1TB Samsung PM961 OEM M.2 NVMe
MSI Gaming X Trio 1080Ti SLI
Corsair 1000RMi PSU
Cougar Conquer Case
Triple Screens Acer Predator 3D Vision XB272
3D Vision 2 Glasses
Win 10 Pro x64
Thx for the OS switching tip. The Win10 April Update deleted my OS boot selection :(
GTX 1080, i7 7700k, 16GB RAM @3200MHz, Win7
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