Question Win 11 with a new motherboard

[ron2368]

I upgraded a few weeks ago to win 11 and last week my power supply fried the motherboard and cpu. When I replace it and try to start up win 11 will there be a problem with the new hardware? thank you.

 

[pcgeek11]

I upgraded a few weeks ago to win 11 and last week my power supply fried the motherboard and cpu. When I replace it and try to start up win 11 will there be a problem with the new hardware? thank you.

Probably not. I have moved Windows 10 and Windows 11 between various motherboards and between Intel and AMD Chipsets with no issues. It usually even locates and installs the proper drivers when rebooted.

 

[Shmee]

Note that when you replace the motherboard, you will likely have to reactivate. You may need a new key, unless you have an MS account.

 

[erwin1978]

I bought a used Asus ROG computer without a harddrive and videocard from a local guy. I didn't know if it originally had Windows 10 or 11. I installed the missing parts and downloaded and installed Windows 11. During the setup I did log on to my Microsoft Account instead of creating a Local Account. The Windows installation never asked for a product key or activation. When I went to my Microsoft Account it listed the Asus ROG computer in there along with my previous computers. I guess it's officially mine.