I've got Windows XP Media Center 2005
I did have a:
Foxconn motherboard (don't know model)
DDR1-400 2x512mb sticks of RAM (No-name brand)
AMD Sempron 32bit 2800+ (Socket A)
Upgrading to:
Gigabyte S-series motherboard (GA-M55plus-S3G (rev.2.1))
DDR2-800 1x1Gb stick of RAM (Corsair XMS2)
AMD 64 X2 4600+ (AM2)
The hard drive is staying the same (250Gb Maxtor IDE), will I have to reinstall Windows? And if I do, is there a way to keep all my settings and programs without reinstalling them?
2007-01-18 23:50:17 · 17 answers · asked by drapert2001 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
there is another option which will preserve all ur settings & programs & at the same install all the drivers properly.
1) Boot ur system with Xp CD.
2) Go for installtion, at the time of installation it will detect there is an OS already installed on you system and ask you if you want to go for a fresh installation or repir the previous one.
If you chose the second option it will copy all the required files automatically, preserving ur settings & programs as well...
But you will have to reactivate ur product again...
Regards,
Mohit
2007-01-19 00:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by mohit c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do need to reinstall the windows. Why ?
1st because the previous processor's 32bit, and the present processor's 64bit
2nd, the chipset for the motherboard's different. By reinstalling the Windows, you can get a better ATAPI driver for each motherboard.
Eg. I ever test the intel motherboard D101GGCL, and I replace with Asus (forget the product code) with a same Chipset. But it have a DEAD BLUE SCREEN Windows when I load it. Because SATA Driver at Intel the driver's intel default, at Asus's ULI SATA Driver.
3rd Many other things changes from the previous to the present.
The best effect if you don't reInstall the Windows's While you're writing a DVDR disc. It should be takes a while at 16x. But It'll takes 45 minutes (same speed at 2x). In other case while writing a DVD disc it'll be slow Windows.
So, my suggestion reInstall it.
If you don't want to, go to safe mode, open Control Panel - System, go to Hardware, device manager, and delete All in it and Reboot normal, and start re install all of the driver.
This way have an effect, which Some of program might not working properly.
Fell free to contact me ^_^
2007-01-19 00:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by asep_sidhi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a "point" system that Microsoft uses to determine if you will have to install everything again. If you change a couple o minor things it is not usually a problem but in your case (sorry) I think it will be - that is simply too many changes.
If you have not fired it up yet you might be able to do the following since it can be such a pain to set everything up again (I do not know if the scoring system is the same as it is with XP). Sacrifice putting your new memory in for a a few days. With the board change it is almost like buying a new system but it is common to replace them. If Windows does accept the upgrade without the memory the changes will be accepted and you will be "allowed" to make the memory upgrade once the system accepts/runs with the new board for a short while. That board and chip are a pretty big change - if the chipsets are the same you might be OK. If you want to know for sure call Microsoft.
I hope you backed up!
2007-01-19 00:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by whome 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well to begin with, The case of 5082gt is miniATX, The motherboard you bought need ATX mid/full tower. So i suggest you buy a case. The cheapest one i saw is about 30 on Newegg. Make sure it's an ATX mid or full tower or else it won't fit. Usually all PSU fit on ATX case so you have no problem with that. The main problem is that when you replace a motherboard you have to install a new OS(the windows).Also the power bottom comes with the case. You just have to plug the wire onto the motherboard.
2016-05-24 06:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the disk and the video are staying the same it should work... but you may have to re-register XP as so much hardware has changed.
If the video card is going to change, drop it to VGA mode first... that way the new video card will have a mode it recognises without drivers that you've not installed yet.
You might need to add drivers for built-in components on the new mobo... like the sound card and so on.
2007-01-19 00:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there are some standard drivers that are installed when you first install your OS but they generally automatically adjust to new hardware exept of course the VGA and Motherboad utility drivers which you have to use manufacturer CD's but sometimes if there is an error then you just reinstall windows.
2007-01-19 00:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not have to reinstall Windows, but you might have to run the CD that should have come with the new system board to undate drivers for any devices included on the board (sound video, etc). The processor and RAM should not affect Windows in any other (except to let it run faster).
2007-01-19 00:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is recommended to re-install Win Xp.
Your Xp can trace and install new hardware by itself. But this way it will leave the old info as well. This will cause problems in future. Therefore I recomment you re-install Win xp so you start with a brand new system
2007-01-19 00:10:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Need not reinstall Windows as the
operating system/program files are in the Hard Disk,
Switch on ,and press DEL to check bios settings.
2007-01-18 23:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As the other's said, No you should not have to reinstall Windows. HOWEVER they failed to mention the fact that with that much Hardware change I can pretty much guarantee you will have to re-activate Windows.
However, since you are going from 32bit processor to 64bit processor, that will require you to Purchase Windows XP 64.
2007-01-19 00:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋