Upgrade motherboard and set up 8.1 OS

Ozwego
Member

191

09-29-2016, 07:11 PM

Hello everyone! I'm swapping out my motherboard today and wanted to check if I should turn off my Windows key. I only mentioned this because I understand that replacing a board usually requires a new OS installation. Should I deactivate the key during the current setup so it won't conflict when I reinstall? Would there be any problems with it activating afterward?

Ozwego

09-29-2016, 07:11 PM #1

Ciera7
Member

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09-30-2016, 02:40 AM

Typically, you can manage to set up essential drivers such as the chipset and audio, then restore your Windows settings and you're ready to proceed.

Ciera7

09-30-2016, 02:40 AM #2

Typically, you can manage to set up essential drivers such as the chipset and audio, then restore your Windows settings and you're ready to proceed.

DanielEmpire
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09-30-2016, 07:58 AM

Are you implying that I might not need a full system reset?

DanielEmpire

09-30-2016, 07:58 AM #3

Are you implying that I might not need a full system reset?

ZivShabo
Junior Member

10-04-2016, 08:15 AM

It's definitely a chance, you can give it a shot! (though keeping windows clean is usually better and quicker) Plus, if it asks to reactivate, you might need to do it via a call on the new setup—no need to undo the previous one.

ZivShabo

10-04-2016, 08:15 AM #4

JCSKULLER
Junior Member

10-05-2016, 03:18 AM

Half of the instances don't apply.

JCSKULLER

10-05-2016, 03:18 AM #5

Half of the instances don't apply.

xIsoxGaming
Member

211

10-26-2016, 02:36 PM

First, install the drivers, after that replace the motherboard.

xIsoxGaming

10-26-2016, 02:36 PM #6

First, install the drivers, after that replace the motherboard.

Lapeluche
Member

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10-29-2016, 07:16 AM

Typically, you can set up a new motherboard smoothly, start up, and then apply fresh drivers. For more details, check the resources provided: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/libra...25209.aspx and

Lapeluche

10-29-2016, 07:16 AM #7

Typically, you can set up a new motherboard smoothly, start up, and then apply fresh drivers. For more details, check the resources provided: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/libra...25209.aspx and