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Can it be done...changing the mobo without having to reinstall windows

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  • 18-10-2007 10:29am
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    stevejazzx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,247 ✭✭✭


    hi

    So i have windows vista premium os
    I'm just changing the motherboard and ram, everything else will reamain the same,

    current system core duo based htpc system..can i just swap the mobo around wihtout a dreaded renistall?


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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,313 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    stevejazzx wrote: »
    hi

    So i have windows vista premium os
    I'm just changing the motherboard and ram, everything else will reamain the same,

    current system core duo based htpc system..can i just swap the mobo around wihtout a dreaded renistall?

    If they use the same drivers for the hard disk controller you can often get away with it.


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Do what he said just use the microsoft driver and that should be that.


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