I just got a few new parts for the computer, do I really have to reformat the entire drive and reinstall everything? My current installation is still new and clean.
Not that I know of... if you have bought a new motherboard it wont work with an installed OEM version of Windows that was previously used for a different mobo.
Yes, the MB will also be changed. The problem is not getting windows to validate, but does it hurt performance if you don't reinstall the OS when you change significant parts of your hardware as the old hardware have left "foot prints" on the current installation? Or in other words the current installation is used to the old parts?
If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.
Regarding the "footprints", you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...
Yes, the MB will also be changed. The problem is not getting windows to validate, but does it hurt performance if you don't reinstall the OS when you change significant parts of your hardware as the old hardware have left "foot prints" on the current installation? Or in other words the current installation is used to the old parts?ZJI
just make sure you uninstall the old drivers first and it should be fine
If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.
Regarding the "footprints", you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...
skinnypete91
wrong, I have a oem version of xp and it has been installed on 3 different m/bs, you justhave to uninstall/delete the old instilation and if it wont activate online ring them up and say it's been uninstalled and the you will ge the activation code
If you have an OEM version of Windows you will need to get a new code for it.. OEM versions wont support a MB change.
Regarding the "footprints", you just have to make sure you remove all the relevant drivers or software for the old components, then install the new drivers for the new parts. This tells the OS how to make them work...
skinnypete91
Depends on if its a generic OEM or a major manufacturers OEM disk generics will reactivate after 90 days on a new Mothreboard.
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