F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop When installing a new motherboard, reinstall the operating system as required.

When installing a new motherboard, reinstall the operating system as required.

When installing a new motherboard, reinstall the operating system as required.

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ImoBi
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10-04-2016, 11:16 PM
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Hello everyone, I’m swapping out my motherboard. I’m not completely confident—I wonder if I should reinstall Windows 10 or if I can still use the one I already have on my SSD.
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ImoBi
10-04-2016, 11:16 PM #1

Hello everyone, I’m swapping out my motherboard. I’m not completely confident—I wonder if I should reinstall Windows 10 or if I can still use the one I already have on my SSD.

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gammalmlpha
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10-06-2016, 05:57 PM
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You may not need to reinstall Windows, but it will remain unactivated.
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gammalmlpha
10-06-2016, 05:57 PM #2

You may not need to reinstall Windows, but it will remain unactivated.

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Adamskim2003
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10-06-2016, 07:18 PM
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Occasionally it isn't, but it's wise to reinstall nonetheless.
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Adamskim2003
10-06-2016, 07:18 PM #3

Occasionally it isn't, but it's wise to reinstall nonetheless.

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TuRk_Baha13
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10-06-2016, 07:30 PM
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Yes, you can try using your Win10 key to reactivate it.
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TuRk_Baha13
10-06-2016, 07:30 PM #4

Yes, you can try using your Win10 key to reactivate it.

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10-07-2016, 02:29 AM
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You're welcome to give it a shot. No assurance it will succeed.
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KlayDog1
10-07-2016, 02:29 AM #5

You're welcome to give it a shot. No assurance it will succeed.

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10-07-2016, 04:09 AM
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It varies. Usually, more than just a hardware swap is needed to trigger a Windows shutdown. I changed my motherboard, but the one I had ordered was still available. Windows didn’t seem to mind much. Still, I’d remove any motherboard-related programs and drivers first—such as audio, Wi-Fi, and control software. After turning on the new board, reinstall those drivers.
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Reuben135
10-07-2016, 04:09 AM #6

It varies. Usually, more than just a hardware swap is needed to trigger a Windows shutdown. I changed my motherboard, but the one I had ordered was still available. Windows didn’t seem to mind much. Still, I’d remove any motherboard-related programs and drivers first—such as audio, Wi-Fi, and control software. After turning on the new board, reinstall those drivers.

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