If I change my motherboard for a newer model, do I need to re-install Vista from scratch?

Question

I am about to change my motherboard because my current one is rubbish. I have Vista Home Premium already installed on my hard-drive. When I swap the motherboard over, will Vista carry on running as normal, or will I need to do a re-install? Thanks in advance

Answer 1

All the YES answers are correct. Since Windows XP, Microsoft has designed their OS - operating system (Windows) to take into account each hardware that is installed in the PC. The information becomes part of the registration of the OS. Once you change any major component such as hard disk or motherboard, or you move the hard disk into a different but similar PC, your copy of Windows that is installed on the hard disk will not work well (if at all). Windows will deem it as an unlicensed installation of the OS and many functions will not become available. This is the reason why in XP, you are allowed to register your copy of Windows twice online. The third time onwards, you have to do it via phone to a live technician. Same thing for Vista, you are allowed to register online a maximum of 5 times.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In theory you will not need to reinstall an operating system because you have changed your motherboard. It is a new piece of hardware and as such it should be detected like any piece of hardware, except this one houses the BIOS and other major components of your PC.

Answer 4

New motherboards come with all the software needed to "Swap in Place" without re-installing Windows.

You must install them the first time you boot after the MoBo upgrade. If you don't, your PC will be unstable.

Answer 5

Yes. You have to reinstall Windows if you replace the motherboard.

I'm sure because I've asked it to a technician of ASUS and got his reply that I have to do it always if I replace a motherboard.

I have replaced my motherboard and I didn't reinstall Windows. I had lots of problems (the new drivers were installed but I still had problems).

Answer 6

You should re-install Windows for such a hardware change.

Sometimes Windows will boot and sometimes it will not.

Answer 7

yes you have to do a fresh installation because the previous installed files will be configured as per ur mobos config

Answer 8

Yes you do, plus all the drivers for Sound, Sata, Graphics etc!

Answer 9

No. windows is stored on your hard disc. and therefore you may need to update the drivers for the motherboard your using but it should work well enough for the basics just straight swapped

Answer 10

no the operating system(vista)is stored on a hard drive