Should I install new windows

By Dimitris Pantelios
September 3, 2019 in Troubleshooting

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Posted September 3, 2019

I just changed my CPU, ram and motherboard from an FX 8350 to a new ryzen 1600. Can I try to boot from the hard drive without doing anything, or shall I install new windows?

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Posted September 3, 2019

you should try and boot, but if that doesn't work, just fresh install

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Posted September 3, 2019

You can try.....personally I always reinstall just to avoid any driver or software issues....plus with that much hardware changed you may have to call to get your windows activated.

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Posted September 3, 2019

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Ok thanks

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Posted September 3, 2019

Fresh install is what I always recommend

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Posted September 4, 2019

I'd make a fresh install if I were you, too many things can potentially go wrong otherwise.

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