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Upgrade your CPU and memory capacity.

Upgrade your CPU and memory capacity.

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JBlueMonkey
Junior Member

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04-23-2016, 05:08 PM

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I’m preparing for an upgrade from AMD to Intel and installing Windows 8. Your main data is on a second drive—should you replace the whole drive or just remove the OS? The safest approach is to back up everything first, then consider using a partitioning tool to separate your data from the operating system before swapping the drive. This way, you can test the new hardware and OS without risking loss of important files.

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JBlueMonkey

04-23-2016, 05:08 PM #1

I’m preparing for an upgrade from AMD to Intel and installing Windows 8. Your main data is on a second drive—should you replace the whole drive or just remove the OS? The safest approach is to back up everything first, then consider using a partitioning tool to separate your data from the operating system before swapping the drive. This way, you can test the new hardware and OS without risking loss of important files.

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Hookhassel
Junior Member

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04-23-2016, 11:38 PM

#2

Change the components, then reinstall Windows by formatting the disk and adding a brand-new operating system.

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Hookhassel

04-23-2016, 11:38 PM #2

Change the components, then reinstall Windows by formatting the disk and adding a brand-new operating system.

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KIRO_HD
Member

216

04-24-2016, 04:29 AM

#3

I suggest inserting the new parts, connecting all components, and performing the operating system installation.

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KIRO_HD

04-24-2016, 04:29 AM #3

I suggest inserting the new parts, connecting all components, and performing the operating system installation.

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lolSerena
Junior Member

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04-24-2016, 11:40 AM

#4

Sure, I'll make it sound different. Let me know if you'd like it adjusted!

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lolSerena

04-24-2016, 11:40 AM #4

Sure, I'll make it sound different. Let me know if you'd like it adjusted!

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lillilly6996
Junior Member

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04-26-2016, 02:48 AM

#5

The installation process allows formatting within the window.

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lillilly6996

04-26-2016, 02:48 AM #5

The installation process allows formatting within the window.