MSI Pro-2A -Upgrade Board w/o reformating C?

[Octoberblue]

Hey, I'd like to get the Pro-2A, but I simply can't afford to format C at the present time. I'm running W2K. In the past I have installed new mainbaord drivers with the old mainboard in, then when the system called for reboot just shut it down and switched out the boards. Worked like a charm before and I've run that board for well over a year with no problems. Anyone tried something like this with the Pro2A or any other KT-133 board?

 

[spencer]

nevermind

 

[holdencommodore]

I used to have a K6-2 300, I upgraded the whole system without reformatting C:/.
Maybe god was on my side, fighting off the Microsoft evils!!!
You can only try, but just make sure that you BACKUP everything that may be important, if (god forbid) anything wrong should happen.
Good Luck (you may need it)

 

[AfterBurn]

Look for my post in this thread. IMO thats the best procedure and thats how i upgraded from BX board w/ P3 to my MSI K7T Pro w/ Athlon T-bird.

I might add that ever since i upgraded, i have yet to experience a crash, bluescreen or any other form of instability, which were common day appearances with the BX setup..

Hope this helps,
-AB-