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Switching from Intel to AMD

Switching from Intel to AMD

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james_harry12
Junior Member
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08-17-2020, 03:00 AM
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Hey guys, I just recently bought and managed to get my hands on a 5600x and a mobo, and was wondering what the process would be like when upgrading from my current system (4690k)? The problem lies in my bootdrive, an SSD. I would like to keep all my files and programs, but unfortunately it seems like a reinstall of Windows is required when doing this sort of upgrade. I recently found out about a new type of reinstall in Windows though, one which doesn't delete programs. I'm a bit hesitant with this, as I haven't seen it used anywhere else. I've also seen people recommend sysprep, is this something I could do aswell? All this assuming of course I can actually boot the system after switching the CPU and mobo... Thanks in advance!
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james_harry12
08-17-2020, 03:00 AM #1

Hey guys, I just recently bought and managed to get my hands on a 5600x and a mobo, and was wondering what the process would be like when upgrading from my current system (4690k)? The problem lies in my bootdrive, an SSD. I would like to keep all my files and programs, but unfortunately it seems like a reinstall of Windows is required when doing this sort of upgrade. I recently found out about a new type of reinstall in Windows though, one which doesn't delete programs. I'm a bit hesitant with this, as I haven't seen it used anywhere else. I've also seen people recommend sysprep, is this something I could do aswell? All this assuming of course I can actually boot the system after switching the CPU and mobo... Thanks in advance!

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domreddevil
Junior Member
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09-03-2020, 11:41 PM
#2
There is a method to restore Windows while preserving your personal data. It involves entering Recovery Mode and following these steps: 1. Press F11 during startup 2. Choose the reinstall option 3. Opt for "Keep personal files" 4. Hold patience 5. Rebuild programs
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domreddevil
09-03-2020, 11:41 PM #2

There is a method to restore Windows while preserving your personal data. It involves entering Recovery Mode and following these steps: 1. Press F11 during startup 2. Choose the reinstall option 3. Opt for "Keep personal files" 4. Hold patience 5. Rebuild programs

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Dan_playz_MC
Senior Member
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09-04-2020, 05:53 AM
#3
Understood, but I’d really prefer to retain my programs if it’s feasible.
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Dan_playz_MC
09-04-2020, 05:53 AM #3

Understood, but I’d really prefer to retain my programs if it’s feasible.

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IPS10
Senior Member
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09-04-2020, 08:09 AM
#4
I'm not sure about a solution, sorry I've had to reinstall Windows regularly, and having programs work would be great.
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IPS10
09-04-2020, 08:09 AM #4

I'm not sure about a solution, sorry I've had to reinstall Windows regularly, and having programs work would be great.