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Upgrade your Windows after installing a CPU upgrade.

Upgrade your Windows after installing a CPU upgrade.

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zkitosz
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09-23-2023, 03:59 AM
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No, you don’t need to reinstall Windows if you keep your motherboard the same during the upgrade.
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zkitosz
09-23-2023, 03:59 AM #1

No, you don’t need to reinstall Windows if you keep your motherboard the same during the upgrade.

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FrozenCinders
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10-02-2023, 08:23 PM
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Usually not—the same platform means your initial setup might lag slightly. A few restarts could be needed for everything to work properly. In the worst case, you might need to reinstall everything or back up your data before proceeding with the upgrade.
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FrozenCinders
10-02-2023, 08:23 PM #2

Usually not—the same platform means your initial setup might lag slightly. A few restarts could be needed for everything to work properly. In the worst case, you might need to reinstall everything or back up your data before proceeding with the upgrade.

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SuperPieGames
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10-02-2023, 10:33 PM
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For the same generation, there should be no need to reinstall. Most Windows activation issues might appear, requiring reactivation with your product key.
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10-02-2023, 10:33 PM #3

For the same generation, there should be no need to reinstall. Most Windows activation issues might appear, requiring reactivation with your product key.

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captainalpha9
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10-05-2023, 12:42 PM
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The response is simply a negative confirmation. Even with different hardware, you shouldn't need to reinstall Windows. It's not compatible with the current version.
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captainalpha9
10-05-2023, 12:42 PM #4

The response is simply a negative confirmation. Even with different hardware, you shouldn't need to reinstall Windows. It's not compatible with the current version.

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DDotty2
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10-09-2023, 01:09 PM
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Windows ignores this. For the custom changes, they should be reinitialized. The operating system itself isn't affected.
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DDotty2
10-09-2023, 01:09 PM #5

Windows ignores this. For the custom changes, they should be reinitialized. The operating system itself isn't affected.

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AzoTax
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10-09-2023, 02:05 PM
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It’s not required, yet it’s possible.
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AzoTax
10-09-2023, 02:05 PM #6

It’s not required, yet it’s possible.

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