Changing most components on a PC Running Win 10 x64 - latest build.

[Formaleins]

I know that a lot of people say that best practice when making major changes with the OS that it is best to do a clean install of the operating system, however, there seems to be so much software around these days that can assist in upgrading rather than a reinstall.

 

I am about to replace my old Asus P8Z77 De luxe with the newer Asus ROG Maximus IX Cord along with a 32GB DDR4 RAM Upgrade and the newer i7 7700K Processor.

 

Anyone managed to do this sort of upgrade using the Win 10 compatibility assistant or upgrade assistant?

 

I really did not want to do yet another fresh install then have to spend a day or so reinstalling all of my software.

 

Any ideas on how to get a rebuild like this working with minimal lazy git effort?

[shady86]

Should be fine to keep your OS. Win 10 has most of the latest driver and could boot even you change most of the components. I tried moving my hard disk to another pc, it worked

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[Formaleins]

5 hours ago, shady86 said:

Should be fine to keep your OS. Win 10 has most of the latest driver and could boot even you change most of the components. I tried moving my hard disk to another pc, it worked

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Thanks, that's encouraging.

[Richard-BKK]

In our office, we have repaired a few computers over the last few months. And with repairing, I mean buy the latest mainboard, new processor and new DDR4 memory.

 

Sadly I need to say that it’s not always consistent that you have no problems, in two case it went smooth, one case we needed to re-activate Windows (by calling Microsoft), and one case we got a blue screen...

[Richard-BKK]

Nothing to do with Windows 10 upgrade compatibility, but some people forget that if you move from a Intel Z77 to a Intel H1XX, H2XX, Z170 or Z270 mainboard you likely need a new power supply also... That is one of those annoying things you find out if you live not next door to a computer shop....

[RichCor]

I'd suggest using Backup / Disk Imaging software that has the option to recover to dissimilar hardware. That way the new system can apply driver changes to it's heart's content without ever impacting your original source install.

 

How to restore a Windows installation or move it to different hardware

support.microsoft.com

 

Aomei Backupper – Now Includes Restore to Dissimilar Hardware for FREE!
davescomputertips.com  |  by Jim Hillier  |  March 31, 2015

 

Acronis True Image 2016: Restoring to Dissimilar Hardware with Acronis Universal Restore

 

Macrium Reflect REDEPLOY

 

// Caveat:  I have never used any of these products to do a redeploy.  I've always mirrored the drive and booted it into a new system and allowed it to load new drivers, did system repairs, and reloaded Programs as required until it stabilized. 

But if your boot environment changes drastically ( BIOS >> EUFI, MBR >> GPT, etc) then you may not be able, or want, to do it this way.

Edited June 5, 2017 by RichCor

[Formaleins]

On ‎05‎/‎06‎/‎2017 at 6:26 PM, RichCor said:

I'd suggest using Backup / Disk Imaging software that has the option to recover to dissimilar hardware. That way the new system can apply driver changes to it's heart's content without ever impacting your original source install.

 

How to restore a Windows installation or move it to different hardware

support.microsoft.com

 

Aomei Backupper – Now Includes Restore to Dissimilar Hardware for FREE!
davescomputertips.com  |  by Jim Hillier  |  March 31, 2015

 

Acronis True Image 2016: Restoring to Dissimilar Hardware with Acronis Universal Restore

 

Macrium Reflect REDEPLOY

 

// Caveat:  I have never used any of these products to do a redeploy.  I've always mirrored the drive and booted it into a new system and allowed it to load new drivers, did system repairs, and reloaded Programs as required until it stabilized. 

But if your boot environment changes drastically ( BIOS >> EUFI, MBR >> GPT, etc) then you may not be able, or want, to do it this way.

Cheers,

I used Aeomi once before.....never again, I totally messed up, it was a terrible interface.

 

I plan on migrating with either Acronis or Macrium reflect, both seem a lot more friendly to use.

[Carlos Primeros]

You would probably need to reactivate the Win 10 OS. After such heavy hardware upgrades the OS will not recognise your new hardware and will ask for a new license key. It presumes that it is a new computer. You will have to call MS support and tell them that you have upgraded your old machine. Then they should issue a new license key for you free of charge.
Good luck
Cheers