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My internet is breaking up all the time. It seems to have started right after I put in a new motherboard and CPU.

My internet is breaking up all the time. It seems to have started right after I put in a new motherboard and CPU.

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Mael309
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04-22-2026, 10:52 AM
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When did you replace your computer's motherboard, and were you careful to make sure the old operating system was wiped completely before starting?
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Mael309
04-22-2026, 10:52 AM #1

When did you replace your computer's motherboard, and were you careful to make sure the old operating system was wiped completely before starting?

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04-23-2026, 10:57 PM
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No, maybe not quite right. I thought they needed my Windows key because of the new computer. After I typed it in, things didn't work right away. Maybe I had to restart everything or download Windows again? But I'm not 100% sure about that part.
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KiiritoBR
04-23-2026, 10:57 PM #2

No, maybe not quite right. I thought they needed my Windows key because of the new computer. After I typed it in, things didn't work right away. Maybe I had to restart everything or download Windows again? But I'm not 100% sure about that part.

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04-25-2026, 08:55 PM
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If you didn't make a full new setup, Windows still remembers your old computer parts in the registry and libraries. You can try hunting for ghosts until you start fresh. But "fresh" isn't just about resetting and keeping files. It means erasing your C: drive completely and doing a clean install.
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anthonyyy388
04-25-2026, 08:55 PM #3

If you didn't make a full new setup, Windows still remembers your old computer parts in the registry and libraries. You can try hunting for ghosts until you start fresh. But "fresh" isn't just about resetting and keeping files. It means erasing your C: drive completely and doing a clean install.

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