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After a memory swap, ensure windows remain stable and functional.

After a memory swap, ensure windows remain stable and functional.

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SpaceButerfly
Junior Member
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07-13-2016, 08:32 AM
#1
I’ve seen some suggestions online about preserving your existing Windows 10 setup without a full reinstall. It sounds like it could work, but make sure you back up any critical data first. If you’re planning to keep the current drivers, simply uninstall them before proceeding. Otherwise, removing them will help avoid conflicts with the new board. Let me know if you need more details!
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SpaceButerfly
07-13-2016, 08:32 AM #1

I’ve seen some suggestions online about preserving your existing Windows 10 setup without a full reinstall. It sounds like it could work, but make sure you back up any critical data first. If you’re planning to keep the current drivers, simply uninstall them before proceeding. Otherwise, removing them will help avoid conflicts with the new board. Let me know if you need more details!

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Darth_Fire
Junior Member
18
07-13-2016, 10:31 AM
#2
I've tried this several times; just swap the boot drive and it should work. Windows seems more intelligent these days, adjusting for different drives automatically.
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Darth_Fire
07-13-2016, 10:31 AM #2

I've tried this several times; just swap the boot drive and it should work. Windows seems more intelligent these days, adjusting for different drives automatically.

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Marcustheduke
Senior Member
679
07-13-2016, 01:53 PM
#3
As discussed by those above, proceed with caution. This applies when switching platforms, such as from Intel to AMD. I’ve experienced similar issues—it caused lockups and blue screens, requiring a full Windows reinstall to resolve.
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Marcustheduke
07-13-2016, 01:53 PM #3

As discussed by those above, proceed with caution. This applies when switching platforms, such as from Intel to AMD. I’ve experienced similar issues—it caused lockups and blue screens, requiring a full Windows reinstall to resolve.

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LittleKitCat
Junior Member
13
07-13-2016, 03:09 PM
#4
Multiple times confirmed. Remember to use DDU if you switch graphics cards.
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LittleKitCat
07-13-2016, 03:09 PM #4

Multiple times confirmed. Remember to use DDU if you switch graphics cards.

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JuliBr0
Senior Member
495
07-15-2016, 02:20 AM
#5
You should simply update the existing MOTOR driver files without replacing the whole setup.
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JuliBr0
07-15-2016, 02:20 AM #5

You should simply update the existing MOTOR driver files without replacing the whole setup.