I don't have experience with Windows 7 in this case but with earlier versions of Windows.

In earlier versions of windows using the same boot disk in another computer, i.e. if a different processor is used, did not work -- in my case. It is worth a try.

The repair option is also a valid option.

As said before: get a different running computer and just copy or better: clone your disk to another one just to remain on the safe side. And then -- even if it is more work -- use the clone for the test. Get the clone running, if possible, and check your installation. do all the programs work, are all the authorizations left intact, and such.

Then just re-clone tis installation on your ssd and install that one.


Desktop; i7-2600k, 8 GB mem., Win 10 Pro, BIAB 2017; RB 2017 - latest build
Laptop: i5-2410M, 4 GB mem, Win 10 Pro, BIAB 2017; RB 2017 - latest build