So i have had my AMD machine for about 3 years now and I now have a new intel processor and motherboard on the way over to my house as I type this. What is it that i need to get done before i start taking my computer apart and replacing the parts. Do i need to uninstall any drivers that wont be used once i a boot up my computer with the new parts. I have a buddy of mine that has done the same upgrade and he needed to insert his windows 8 disc to reinstall it. I have windows 10 right now, but had windows 8 installed from when i first built the rig. Would the windows 8 disc still be fine if i need to use it, then just upgrade again to Windows 10?
Just make sure you don't have any amd chipset drivers on the system and you should be fine
Best off just reinstalling windows
You can prepare a USB by downloading the media creation tool and download the Windows 10 ISO. If you are not sure how to make a bootable usb it can do it for you. In the mean time. You can get your win 10 key with magic jellybean keyfinder.
I believe the Windows 7/8/8.1 keys become invalid after upgrading.
Nuke Windows and reinstall it. If all other components are compatible reuse them.
To transfer your install you have to make sure you have your W8 key and not the one thats generated when you upgrade to W10.