Q:

Can I transfer Windows 7 to a different hard drive

As well as upgrading my graphics card I'm looking to get an SSD to add to my current 1TB Hard drive.
I would ideally like windows to run from the SSD and I'd like to format the hard drive as it's full of years of junk and I want to start fresh. What would be the simplest way of just transferring all needed windows files that would then allow my computer to function as a fresh install if I formatted the original hard drive?
I still have the install disk for Windows 7 but it's an OEM licence so, from what I've read, I can't just do a fresh install (EDIT) as the licence is non-transferable? Or does it being on the same processor etc. mean it will install with the same licence key?
If I'm thinking about this the completely wrong way then please let me know

A:

What would be the simplest way of just transferring all needed windows files that would then allow my computer to function as a fresh install if I formatted the original hard drive?

Do a fresh install from CD/DVD

I still have the install disk for Windows 7 but it's an OEM licence so, from what I've read, I can't just do a fresh install.

An OEM install disk will only do a fresh install.

