Author Topic: Is it possible to transfer W7 to a new hard drive? (Read 732 times)

Jorici · May 12, 2011, 07:06:57 AM

I do not have the CD key, but I have the license key. I have Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit, but the guy I bought this CD from never gave me the OEM disk. Do you think I could transfer OS's to a new HDD without the CD ROM? If so, how?

Also, before you get smart, I HAVE googled this.

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�oltster · May 12, 2011, 07:08:28 AM

Can't you download it from microsoft in a trial form or something, and then just enter your key?

Jorici · May 12, 2011, 07:11:19 AM

Quote from: �oltster on May 12, 2011, 07:08:28 AM

Can't you download it from microsoft in a trial form or something, and then just enter your key?

They have OS trials? :o

ase · May 12, 2011, 07:18:00 AM

If you are still using the exact same hardware for your computer, yes you can clone your hard drive to another hard drive using Gparted or clonezilla.

Jorici · May 12, 2011, 07:47:51 AM

Quote from: ase on May 12, 2011, 07:18:00 AM

If you are still using the exact same hardware for your computer, yes you can clone your hard drive to another hard drive using Gparted or clonezilla.

I wouldnt change anything except for the hard drive

Jorici · May 12, 2011, 05:54:47 PM

Bump?

Nickelob Ultra · May 12, 2011, 06:02:45 PM

Quote from: Jorici on May 12, 2011, 07:47:51 AM

I wouldnt change anything except for the hard drive

I'm not too sure about that.

If both hard drives work on your motherboard, why not just use the old one for your Operating System and the new one to store everything else like Steam, etc.?

It'll save you hassle if you have to reinstall the OS for whatever funky reason.

Jorici · May 12, 2011, 06:03:58 PM

I'm not sure if it has a second port for the HDD, it is an old ATA drive.