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My computer decided one day that it wanted to stop working. So I took the time to order parts to build my own. I planned on using my current hard drive since it already has everything I need on it. However, when I start up my new system, my OS won't load. The computer wants to try to fix the issue, but it can't and when I try to start it as normal it restarts as it starts the logo for Windows 7. This puts me back at the two options along these lines, Fix it or start as normal. I put this hard drive in another computer as a slave drive and was able to access the files that I need and backed those up. What do I do to fix this issue? |
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1st thing, you can't transfer a licenced windows os from one computer to another. This is because when you registered/validate your key, the registration server keeps a record of the cpu used when registering. 2nd, you can use your windows 7 disc and repair the OS on the hard drive. See http://www.nirmaltv.com/2009/12/17/how-to-repair-windows-7-installation/ |
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They may record cpu info, but u can change cpus and windows will still work. a 40% hardware change however has almost always caused boot problems, especially if too many drivers are different. With a brand new build though, I always suggest a fresh install, that way u have no crap ware, viruses, orphan files and registry keys, unneeded drivers and settings. |
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your hard drive is trying to load the drivers for the old motherboard and setup. you wont get it to work like that. you will have to reinstall windows on the new system so the needed drivers are installed. you will also probably have to buy a new license before you can reinstall, because Microsoft will have your license key for your other PC setup. |
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In short, from the other answers, your OS isn't corrupt, the manufacturer of that OS is. |
