Windows 8.1 struggles with performance after hardware changes
Windows 8.1 struggles with performance after hardware changes
You may want to verify your Windows license is enabled. When you switch your motherboard yet continue using the same OS, you might need to reinstall the operating system. With Windows 8.1 you can simply refresh it. If your license isn’t active, you’ll need to obtain your product code and contact Microsoft for a free new code for your OS—it should be available at no cost.
I faced an issue with Windows 8 last year involving updates that required downloading and installing. Despite the system not automatically handling them or restarting, you might want to verify your BIOS settings. If they are correct, a simple refresh could resolve the problem, removing drivers and programs such as GPU, sound, Office, and third-party software. Personal files should remain unaffected.