Transferring Windows 10 from a Core 2 Duo to a Core i5 laptop; outcomes.
Transferring Windows 10 from a Core 2 Duo to a Core i5 laptop; outcomes.
I chose to test Windows 10's flexibility across different motherboards. This matters because it means you can switch hardware without having to reinstall the operating system. The video mentions I followed all guidelines while linking one of my videos.
Nice. I wasn't aware this was achievable now and I thought it would result in BSOD! Thanks for the video, it's well explained and has a good British accent!
It's achievable on Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 as well! (My previous Windows 7 ran on a Z68 board that failed and was swapped for an X99-S)
I don’t recall trying this before, it’s been a while since I attempted it.
I understand it's not groundbreaking, yet it remains somewhat overlooked. Many assume a BSOD will occur. The biggest surprise is how adaptable Windows 10 is with new hardware—Linus should create a video on upgrading to a different motherboard! That's fair. One thing that often baffles people is the storage controller setting. Most attempt it and give up, but in reality, changing the storage controller mode usually resolves the issue!
I question Linus's plans with it, since most attempts fail due to Windows restrictions (especially with OEM versions). Also, as mentioned, it's seldom the hardware issue that prevents it from working. (For clarity, he's now tagged. @ LinusTech)
Windows 10 will recognize new hardware without crashing, and it will adjust itself instead of stopping. This is impressive. Windows 8 offered a similar feature but only for Windows 2 Go. It's unclear if this will apply to all editions or be limited to Enterprise versions.
It doesn't always behave as expected. When the system is very similar to Windows 7 or 8, it should work fine, but pushing too hard can cause a BSOD at startup or prevent driver loading even with the same GPU. On Windows 10, it can recognize a different Nvidia GPU and reinstall it. In contrast, on Windows 8, drivers need to be uninstalled and then reinstalled. From my tests, it functions well on significantly different systems running Windows 10.