Latest BIOS followed by Windows 10 reinstallation
Latest BIOS followed by Windows 10 reinstallation
After updating to the latest BIOS, you’d likely still have the newest Windows 10 version installed and wouldn’t need another BIOS update unless there were compatibility issues.
BIOS updates work separately from your Windows setup. You can upgrade the BIOS without affecting Windows, and vice versa. Avoid doing this only when BitLocker is active on your drive. Sharing this info means you likely have a reason beyond just updating Windows.
I faced problems with my EVGA RTX 2080 FTW 3, so I switched back to my EVGA GTX 1070 ti FTW2. I considered reinstalling Windows 10 to fix lingering small issues from the RTX crashes. I didn’t have those problems before and was curious whether updating the BIOS would be necessary.
I understand you're confirming the installation location on the motherboard. I'm here to help verify this information without making assumptions. If you plan to reinstall Windows 10, updating the BIOS is a safe step. Let me know if you need further clarification!
I changed the bios three times, and each time I needed to reinstall Windows...
Windows and BIOS are different components. BIOS acts as firmware for the motherboard and communicates with the operating system through drivers. If you're trying to reinstall Windows after a BIOS update, there might be another issue at play. I've had Windows installed three times following a BIOS upgrade in 2015.
I completed the DDU process and fixed the problems, but the hard drive kept slowing down and showing lag occasionally. That’s why I chose a fresh installation. All previous issues disappeared, making it worthwhile. My data is safely stored on an external HD drive, so everything loaded quickly—under a day, actually. Thanks!