Installing a new MB (Mobo).


  1. YTBOY83
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    Installing a new MB (Mobo).


    When i decide to install a new mobo, would i have to reinstall Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit that i am running.?
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  3. richnrockville
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    YTBOY83 said:
    When i decide to install a new mobo, would i have to reinstall Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit that i am running.?
    Yes, Based on past experience, The motherboard drivers, video and network along with usb drives are not the same as your old motherboard.

    To make sure that you have a clean system, it would be much better to completely format and install windows.

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  4. YTBOY83
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    richnrockville said:
    YTBOY83 said:
    When i decide to install a new mobo, would i have to reinstall Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit that i am running.?
    Yes, Based on past experience, The motherboard drivers, video and network along with usb drives are not the same as your old motherboard.

    To make sure that you have a clean system, it would be much better to completely format and install windows.

    Rich
    I was thinking that i would be best to, thank you for your advice, i am just going to reinstall.
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