Windows becomes unresponsive after increasing its performance settings.
Windows becomes unresponsive after increasing its performance settings.
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Yeah, I didn’t really think I had to. Is there a way to keep all my programs?
Short answer...no.
It turns out changing the motherboard often leads to driver conflicts and issues with old references. You might not boot at all, or if you do, problems could arise. It’s better to start fresh for a clean setup.
Programs from the old install usually need reinstalling because of hardware references and registry links. The only files I usually save are emails, contacts, photos, music, videos, etc.
My Windows was on an SSD, so if I reinstall there, can I keep everything from my old hard drive?
Yes, except for programs on the second drive, which might need reinstalling due to missing registry entries.
I do the same as it’s easier to reset the PC and keep all files intact.
So, when I’m about to reinstall, should I pick the Reset this PC option and the keep all files choice? Or should I remove everything first?
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Yeah, I didn’t really think I had to. Is there a way to keep all my programs?
Short answer...no.
It’s tough when you switch the motherboard—it often leads to driver conflicts and issues with old references. You might not boot at all, or if you do, problems could arise. Still, it’s a good chance to start over and be sure you’re getting everything right.
Programs from the old setup usually need to be reinstalled because of links to the previous hardware and registry settings. The only files I usually keep are emails, contacts, photos, music, videos, etc.
My Windows was on an SSD, so if I reinstall there, can I retain what was on my old hard drive?
Yes, except for programs installed on that second drive, which might need reinstallation due to missing registry entries.
I do the same thing too, since it’s much easier to reset the OS when needed.
So, I’m about to reinstall—can I choose the “Reset this PC” option and keep all my files? Or should I remove everything?
I’m not sure because I always wipe the main drive clean before reinstalling. Does anyone know if that works?
bloodroses :
BluGekko :
bloodroses :
BluGekko :
dudio :
BluGekko :
Yeah i didnt really think i had to. Is there a way i can keep all my programs?
Short answer...no.
Unfortunately, when you change the motherboard, it frequently causes issues with confliction of drivers and references to the old motherboard. It may not boot, or if it does run, it can have issues. As much as it sucks, it's a good time to start fresh and know you're getting 100%.
Programs from the previous installation typically have to be reinstalled because of references it makes to the old hardware and the Windows registry. The only thing I typically save because it is not that difficult, is emails, contacts, photos, music, videos, etc..
Well my windows was on an ssd, if i reinstall on that ssd can i keep whatever was on my hard drive?
Yes, except programs installed on that second drive 'might' have to be reinstalled due to missing registry key entries.
I do the same thing as well as it is much more convenient for reinstalling the OS when neccessary.
Okay so im about to reinstall, can i select the Reset this PC option and the keep all of my files option? Or do i need to remove everything?
That I'm not sure since I've always done a complete wipe of the primary drive every time I've reinstalled. Does anyone know if this will work since I'm curious as well?
Now I cant reset the pc using anything. Do you know how i can do a complete wipe of my primary drive?