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| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 585708 | 2007-08-28 21:14:00 | If I replace the cpu in a computer do I need to do a complete reformat / reinstall of the operating system.... | NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 585709 | 2007-08-28 21:16:00 | A repair might fix it, it depends on whats in it now and what youre replacing it with. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 585710 | 2007-08-28 21:19:00 | Thank you Speedy, I take it to the next step. |
NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 585711 | 2007-08-28 21:25:00 | No prob. If you're replacing it with the same CPU (if the one thats in it is damaged), then no you shouldnt have to reformat or do a system repair. You'l find out whether it works after, if it starts to crash, you may have to format. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 585712 | 2007-08-28 21:35:00 | A repair might fix it, it depends on whats in it now and what youre replacing it with. Replacing a CPU will have no affect on Windows! But if you're replacing the motherboard as well then a repair may fix it, otherwise a reinstall is required. |
Pete O'Neil (6584) | ||
| 585713 | 2007-08-28 21:47:00 | If I replace the cpu in a computer do I need to do a complete reformat / reinstall of the operating system.... No you will not need to change anything to do with your operating system. You will boot-up and windows will go through the motions of 'detecting new hardware' then you will need to install the drivers for the cpu. Same applies to a motherboard if you where to replace this. I have done this several times and have never had to do anything with the OS, just install some new drivers. |
Bozo (8540) | ||
| 585714 | 2007-08-28 22:05:00 | No you will not need to change anything to do with your operating system. You will boot-up and windows will go through the motions of 'detecting new hardware' then you will need to install the drivers for the cpu. Same applies to a motherboard if you where to replace this. I have done this several times and have never had to do anything with the OS, just install some new drivers. As speedy & pete pointed out if its just the CPU then shouldnt be a problem, but if its a MB as well - Your lucky if you dont have to do a Non - distruct reinstall at least, espically if its a new MB. This is of course unless its the same make / model of board, or close enough to it. Usually if the MB is to different you will get a blue screen on startup, then end in a endless reboot, as the drivers / hardware for the new board are completely wrong for the ones installed in the OS. I do this at least 2-8 times a week,(new Boards) and I'm lucky if I manage to get away without a Non distruct most of the times. I would go as far as saying 9 out of 10 times it wont load - wrong drivers - for the MB. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 585715 | 2007-08-28 22:34:00 | Usually if the MB is to different you will get a blue screen on startup, then end in a endless reboot, as the drivers / hardware for the new board are completely wrong for the ones installed in the OS. I usually uninstall all current motherboard etc drivers, then replace the motherboard and let it go through the motions of 'found new hardware' and things (for me) have worked fine. I haven't done it as often as you are, but have never had problems before. |
Bozo (8540) | ||
| 585716 | 2007-08-28 23:26:00 | I usually uninstall all current motherboard etc drivers, then replace the motherboard and let it go through the motions of 'found new hardware' and things (for me) have worked fine. I haven't done it as often as you are, but have never had problems before. I was surprised too when I went from a dead AMD mobo to a nice new Intel Core2Duo. I didn't uninstall any drivers from the previous mobo or graphics card but XP booted ok and found some drivers and worked ok for a week or so until I rebuilt it properly. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 585717 | 2007-08-28 23:42:00 | I usually uninstall all current motherboard etc drivers, then replace the motherboard and let it go through the motions of 'found new hardware' and things (for me) have worked fine. Thats one way of doing it, although that was not mentioned in the original post.;) Usually most of the PC's I work on are screwed in some way, damaged system files etc, so a non -distruct wont do any harm. Depending on the differences between the old board and new will depend on what needs to be done. I do try to match the boards if possible, but sometimes its not possible. One thing I have got is Acronis workstation universal restore on an Image install, along with all current windows updates, a selection of programs that I install, The universal restore removes the drivers and then allows to reload correct ones, no matter what the hardware. It allows a whole new install in around 15 -20 minutes no matter what drive size you have, all you really need to change is the User account and change product key. PS: Demon - your sig always makes me laugh- well done. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
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