if i change the motherboard/cpu in my pc will i need to reinstall windows xp or will it be fine because its on the hard drive? thanks
2007-05-13 06:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by GB 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Windows should be fine.
2007-05-13 06:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by mad_ness777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing your Motherboard will have no effect on what's on your HD.BUT it may not work with your new motherboard depending what type of motherboard you buy.It's not just a case of buying a motherboard. If you buy a motherboard with a duel core processor then you may have problems. First rule in buying a motherboard is buy the motherboard, processor and fan already mounted on the board.you can then be certain that the CPU is configured properly to the board. Next is the power supply needs, All power supply are not the same and different ones have different capacity's. there are also lots of other things to take into consideration. I assume that you are intending to upgrade your PC. well consider these components...Memory DDR2 this is a faster memory than DDR, Fast Ethernet for Internet connection, USB 2 for fast connection, USB slandered will work fine but some of the newer adaptions need the USB 2 connections, also FAHD( fast access HD) all these and as slandered in the new PCs I know as I build them all day long. hope this info helps.
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2007-05-13 13:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by coofooman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to reinstall Windows XP. This is because Windows XP only permits certain changes after it's initial installation - such as RAM, graphics card etc. If the motherboard you are replacing uses the same type of chipset as the one you will be replacing (Intel - Intel), you may get away with it... but it's best to be prepared to have to reinstall, and back up your data prior to swapping components as major as the motherboard / CPU.
2007-05-13 14:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you probably won't because it's just the motherboard and not the hard drive or main cpu you're changing, both of which are the main ones that carry that kind of stuff. Have a nice day.
2007-05-13 13:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you install a new mobo along with a new cpu and memory, you will probably have to re-register XP, but the system should work fine. Remember to install the drivers for your new mobo. That is important.
2007-05-13 13:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MIGHT have to re-install Windows. Remember, you're current install is 'set' to the drivers etc running your current motherboard/cpu. If you change them, your drivers will not 'match'.
Windows will either run & be erratic OR not run at all. This all depends on how vastly different the new hardware is. If the new board is 'similar' to the old one, you may not have too many problems.
This guy explains it better than I do:
http://ask-leo.com/must_i_reformat_if_i_replace_my_motherboard.html
Hope this helps.
2007-05-13 13:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to.
2007-05-13 13:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋