if I change my mobo...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by alarm, May 15, 2006.

  1. alarm

    alarm Private First Class

    If I change my mobo and cpu, can I use my computer without re-installing windows?
     
    alarm, May 15, 2006
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  2. Clark_Kent

    Clark_Kent MajorGeek

    I am pretty shure NOT you have to re-install if not you will have all kind of error when you will try to uses your computer.....

    It always better to do a clean install when changing hardware.....
     
    Clark_Kent, May 15, 2006
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  3. alarm

    alarm Private First Class

    yeah that's what I suspected...
     
    alarm, May 15, 2006
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  4. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    yup second that, there are so many small devices and drivers needed for a mobo its easy for windows to pick one that isnt compatible but kinda works which can lead to all kinds of errors :)
     
    Rikky, May 15, 2006
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  5. IanTheGeek

    IanTheGeek Private First Class

    Agree'd: the only time that you could do this is if you were replacing your motherboard and processor with the same make and model of the motherboard you are removing.
     
    IanTheGeek, May 15, 2006
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