Question about reinstalling Windows with a new system config.

[JoeFahey]

I will be switching comptuers with someone, and each of us will be keeping out HD's. When we reinstall Windows, will I have to worry about activation? Ive heard that you cannot drastically change your system configuration without buying a new copy of Windows. Will I be fine if just whipe my hard drive and reinstall Windows when it will have a whole new system configuration? (AMD 64 3500+ --> CD2)

THANKS!

 

[blodhi74]

If it is a ligit copy of windows .... you will be ok.

 

[dfuze]

With that many changes, you will be forced to call their telephone number for a new activation code, but as blodhi74 said, if it's legit, you'll have no problem.

 

[rcalzada51]

Originally posted by: JoeFahey1... Will I be fine if just whipe my hard drive and reinstall Windows when it will have a whole new system configuration? (AMD 64 3500+ --> CD2)

THANKS!

If you wipe your hard drive by quick formatting or even if you just delete windows completely, you can re-install Windows without a problem; which, by the way, I would recommend anyway. You'll be able to start off with a nice clean install, eliminating possible problems with old chipset drivers and orphaned dll's.