Yes, resetting Windows 8.1 will remove your drivers.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Yes, resetting Windows 8.1 will remove your drivers.

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11-28-2016, 07:11 AM

If I were to sell one of my PCs, I’d need to take everything out and reinstall Windows. This process is simpler now because 8.1 includes this built-in feature. I’m worried it might affect my graphics, audio, LAN drivers, and more—I hope not, since I think I lost the disc with the motherboard.

FrostyPorkChop

11-28-2016, 07:11 AM #1

Pea
Junior Member

11-30-2016, 07:37 PM

Reinstalling Windows 8.1 after a full wipe requires updating drivers. Skip using the disc with the motherboard; instead, visit the manufacturer’s site to download the right drivers for your hardware. For the most recent graphics drivers, check the AMD or Nvidia websites.

Pea

11-30-2016, 07:37 PM #2

GoMigs
Senior Member

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11-30-2016, 09:10 PM

I believed it would. I’ve frequently faced issues setting up motherboard drivers after downloading them online. I’m hoping this will resolve the problem.

GoMigs

11-30-2016, 09:10 PM #3

I believed it would. I’ve frequently faced issues setting up motherboard drivers after downloading them online. I’m hoping this will resolve the problem.

txdarlin202002
Member

12-01-2016, 03:16 AM

It's a good idea to save your SSD or HDD as a precaution.

txdarlin202002

12-01-2016, 03:16 AM #4

It's a good idea to save your SSD or HDD as a precaution.

HyPeRMANIAC12
Member

12-01-2016, 03:39 AM

It won't happen unless you retain the original recovery partition.

HyPeRMANIAC12

12-01-2016, 03:39 AM #5

It won't happen unless you retain the original recovery partition.

NinjaaGamer_
Member

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12-01-2016, 10:35 AM

This might cause a problem. You need to back up your data. If you restart your computer after installing a new disk, it won’t delete your existing apps, only the third-party programs.

NinjaaGamer_

12-01-2016, 10:35 AM #6

This might cause a problem. You need to back up your data. If you restart your computer after installing a new disk, it won’t delete your existing apps, only the third-party programs.