Upgrading from Intel to AMD

[dkistheedge]

Hey guys, I just recently bought and managed to get my hands on a 5600x and a mobo, and was wondering what the process would be like when upgrading from my current system (4690k)?

The problem lies in my bootdrive, an SSD. I would like to keep all my files and programs, but unfortunately it seems like a reinstall of Windows is required when doing this sort of upgrade. I recently found out about a new type of reinstall in Windows though, one which doesn't delete programs. I'm a bit hesitant with this, as I haven't seen it used anywhere else. I've also seen people recommend sysprep, is this something I could do aswell?

All this assuming of course I can actually boot the system after switching the CPU and mobo...

Thanks in advance!

[WhitetailAni]

There is a way to reinstall Windows that keeps your personal files, but not programs. It's done via Recovery Mode:
1. Mash F11 while your system boots up

2. Reinstall Windows with the option

3. Select "Keep personal files"

4. Wait

5. Reinstall programs

[dkistheedge]

Just now, ragnarok0273 said:

There is a way to reinstall Windows that keeps your personal files, but not programs. It's done via Recovery Mode:
1. Mash F11 while your system boots up

2. Reinstall Windows with the option

3. Select "Keep personal files"

4. Wait

5. Reinstall programs

Yeah, aware of this, but would really like to keep my programs if it's at all possible

[WhitetailAni]

I don't know of a way, sorry

I've had to reinstall Windows at least once a month, and being able to keep programs would be very nice.