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Help transferring files to new PC without formatting?

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flipkc

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Okay so this is my problem.

I'm getting my new system and I want to keep my files on my current harddrive and just use it with my new system. What do I have to do to do that? Is there a program I need? Do I need to do anything technical? Because I don't want to redownload all my Steam games and patches for games. I'll be getting an additional WD 80GB 8mb Cache 7200RPM HD if that helps. But I really need help please.
 
There's an AT FAQ on how to change motherboards without reformatting; essentially, you just do a "Repair Install" instead of a full reinstall, then reinstall all your hardware. Works like a charm.

You'll still need to reinstall all your Windows patches and drivers, though. You *could* try just removing all your devices in Device Manager, putting the drive in the new system, and booting up, but this is somewhat less reliable.
 
Originally posted by: Matthias99
There's an AT FAQ on how to change motherboards without reformatting; essentially, you just do a "Repair Install" instead of a full reinstall, then reinstall all your hardware. Works like a charm.

You'll still need to reinstall all your Windows patches and drivers, though. You *could* try just removing all your devices in Device Manager, putting the drive in the new system, and booting up, but this is somewhat less reliable.
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Oh okay. Is that guaranteed to work?
 
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