Do i have to buy it?

Question

OK, I am going to buy a new motherboard and cpu in a bundle with ram.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3981671

but i am going to be using the same Hard drive i have, do i still have to go out and buy another operating system?

if so where can i get windows vista cheap i am only 15 you know.

Answer 1

No you will not need new OS,you will be using your old hard drive which has installed operating system.

Answer 2

As long as you have an operating system on your old hard drive it will still work.

Answer 3

Vista will load drivers for your new motherboard.

If it skips a few you can get the Vista drivers from their site.

Motherboard should come with a driver disc though.

And the answer to your question is:

Your pre-loaded drive should work just fine with the new mainboard configuration.

d;o)

Answer 4

You do not need to buy another copy, but you will have to reinstall the one you have.  Your hard drive will have to be reformatted.