I'm going from a celeron d to pentium 4 on a socket 478.
2007-02-04 03:07:07 · 6 answers · asked by JOSH R 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
No problems, but as was stated before, backing up is a GOOD idea whenever your attempting a major change in your hardware. You will have to reactivate WinXP when the computer is restarted though.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302878
2007-02-04 05:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
changing the processor should not effect the harddrive but it is always a good idea to backup important personal files before doing any "surgery" on a computer. just a good idea. you don't need to back up anything that you have an install disk for, just the data/preferences you have added.
2007-02-04 11:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by joe h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although hdd has no anything to do with CPU backup is really important because different occasions can happen. So to be 100% sure I'd recommend you to backup your system fortunately there are some free offers from leading software development groups.
http://www.acronis.com/mag/vnu-ati7
2007-02-05 06:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by S&H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, itsn't. The operative system will update all hardware changes and only system files will be changed. Don't worry. But, it's not bad idea that you make up data backup copies, isn't?? Greetings.
2007-02-04 11:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by yess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the hard drive has nothing to do with the CPU. The hard drive will continue to store those files for you....you cant loose files on the hard drive unless you delete them, or physically cause harm to the hard drive.
2007-02-04 11:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know what you are doing with this upgrade, then you shouldnt havre to back up.
2007-02-04 12:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by 1337haxor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋