How to Install Windows on a New Rig with Old HDD..yeah

Operating Systems & Open Source Windows
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Ok, so I've ALWAYS been confused about this point in any sort of comp build and I want to ask this question to clear this all up.

My friend currently has a Frankenstein of a rig with a Gateway mobo with Win7.on the HDD

And for an upgrade we are looking to get a new mobo+cpu, etc.

I want to know ask is if this procedure is correct, if not please inform me:

I would get the new parts, put everything together, I have a flash drive set up to boot with an iso(that matches my current one in the HDD) i downloaded form digitalriver.

Mash on an F key, boot with flash device, then enter the serial number on the OEM CD case, OR use windows loader.

 

Is this right?

Thanks in advance

 

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If don't change the hard drive then you do not need to do anything with Windows. Just put the new parts in and it should boot up.

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enjoy thou many errors thou shalst encounter

Memory upgrade : nothing needed

GPU upgrade : remove old GPU driver/install new driver

PSU/Optical Drive/Case : nothing needed

Motherboard!!!!!!!!!! fresh install for gods sake :D