Currently using an AMD Sempron want to replace it with a AMD Sempron 64
2007-05-24 02:27:12 · 8 answers · asked by robinson_arteaga 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You shouldn't have to replace it, but if you're running Windows and want it to run on a 64-bit architecture (XP 64), you're going to have to reinstall.
2007-05-24 02:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by nogoodaddress 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SInce the OS resides on the hard drive, you should be able to make that change without affecting the OS. However, you proabably will need to run the CD that should come with the board to add the drivers needed for any onboard features (sound, graphics, modem, nic, etc).
It is possible that Windows may decide that you have made too many changes to your PC, and that it is not the "same PC" that it was originally installed on. If that happens, it will require you to reactivate Windows. It will give you information on how to contact Microsoft and have them reset your activation code.
As you are going to a 64 bit processor, you might want to eventually upgrade to a 64 bit version of Windows so that it will actually use the 64 functions in the processor.
2007-05-24 02:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, everything should go smoothly if you have selected all you hardware and it is all compatible. Windows will recognize the new hardware and adjust accordingly.
You may need to install the drivers for the new motherboard and windows may require you to activate it again. I have seen this from experience when I replaced the core components while upgrading PCs at the computer retailer where I worked.
If you aren't running Windows XP or Vista, I can't guarantee it will go as smooth. Windows 2000 would probably go smoothly, but anything older might not be so great.
Be sure to back up your important data (or preferably, all you data). It should work just fine.
Hope this helps.
2007-05-24 02:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not touch the hard disk, your OS will be available again. But it is strongly recommended that instead of going for upgrade, go for a new system in exchange of old system and for some money.
2007-05-24 02:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ramesh M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but Microsoft might force you to buy another OS because of major hardware change.
2007-05-24 02:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by Kong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more then likely, unless your replacement mobo has the same chip set as the old one. the chip set drivers are stored on the hard drive, and if the drivers won't work with the new chip set you won't be able to boot into windows.
2007-05-24 02:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by medic391 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. the OS is on the hard drive.
2007-05-24 02:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly like you won't have to reinstall...
2007-05-24 02:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by skiingmaniac00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋