Computer Upgrade


  1. mikcara
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit.
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    Computer Upgrade


    I'm going to upgrade my processor,ram and motherboard ,will I need to reformat my existing hard drive or can the drivers etc. be installed on the existing drive?I have a backup made but I suppose that would be no good once the new drivers etc are installed.Would it be easier installing a new separate hard drive.
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  3. seavixen32
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    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    You won't need to format your existing hard drive.

    Once you've installed your new hardware and relevant drivers you can then create a fresh backup and delete the old one.
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  4. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Do you have a Win7 retail or OEM license. If you have an OEM, the OS will not validate with a new mobo.
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  6. mikcara
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    Yes it retail!Thanks for the replies everyone.
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