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I'm preparing for an upgrade and need guidance on post-installation steps.

I'm preparing for an upgrade and need guidance on post-installation steps.

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GauteZEL
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12-22-2023, 01:09 PM
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I’m preparing your C: drive for a fresh setup. Adding the other two drives afterward should function normally, but you may need to reinstall your applications. Your regular files like videos and photos will remain intact after formatting.
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12-22-2023, 01:09 PM #1

I’m preparing your C: drive for a fresh setup. Adding the other two drives afterward should function normally, but you may need to reinstall your applications. Your regular files like videos and photos will remain intact after formatting.

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12-22-2023, 05:38 PM
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Typically, replacing a motherboard or CPU means you’ll need to start from scratch with Windows. Formatting the drive erases everything, so your existing apps must be reinstalled. Keep any important data by copying it elsewhere before you format. Whether other applications work depends on registry settings—some need them, others may behave oddly. Let me know if you need more details.
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12-22-2023, 05:38 PM #2

Typically, replacing a motherboard or CPU means you’ll need to start from scratch with Windows. Formatting the drive erases everything, so your existing apps must be reinstalled. Keep any important data by copying it elsewhere before you format. Whether other applications work depends on registry settings—some need them, others may behave oddly. Let me know if you need more details.

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12-24-2023, 06:00 AM
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Files, videos, and photos should transfer smoothly to those drives without issues. You may need to adjust settings so they appear in the correct folders like "Videos" or "Photos" in Windows, though they might not be exactly where you saved them. Regarding games, the outcome depends on the installation method. If they were installed via a launcher such as Steam, importing the library location should work and your games should function properly. For standalone installations like many GOG titles, you’ll probably need to reinstall them.
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12-24-2023, 06:00 AM #3

Files, videos, and photos should transfer smoothly to those drives without issues. You may need to adjust settings so they appear in the correct folders like "Videos" or "Photos" in Windows, though they might not be exactly where you saved them. Regarding games, the outcome depends on the installation method. If they were installed via a launcher such as Steam, importing the library location should work and your games should function properly. For standalone installations like many GOG titles, you’ll probably need to reinstall them.

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