Installing a new motherboard...

Lest

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I'm getting a new motherboard for my system...which is an entirely different chipset and manufacter and BIOS than my old one. What should I do to ensure operation on my comp?
 

amdskip

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You mean like software wise? You need to install windows and all your programs again if you want a stable computer.
 

Lest

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I have to reinstall everything?

Nuts. Oh well , it's not that bad. Thanks for the reply.
 

Ike0069

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Just do a Windows repair. That usually works fine. That way you don't have to reinstall all your programs.
 

amdskip

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Originally posted by: Ike0069
Just do a Windows repair. That usually works fine. That way you don't have to reinstall all your programs.
It's not worth the hassle, do a full fresh install.

 

ts3433

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Even if a repair would work fine (not that I'd know), you're probably due for a reformat anyway. Good incentive to clean things up a bit and back up your data.