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mthilton
By mthilton
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So im doing an upgrade from a C2Q (dont know the model number, it was passed down to me) with an evga mobo to a g3258 and an asrock z97pro4 mobo. Is it possible to install the new hardware without a fresh install, or would i need to reinstal windows and all of the programs asociated with it

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So im doing an upgrade from a C2Q (dont know the model number, it was passed down to me) with an evga mobo to a g3258 and an asrock z97pro4 mobo. Is it possible to install the new hardware without a fresh install, or would i need to reinstal windows and all of the programs asociated with it

You may have some confilcts with the drivers, but otherwise it should work fine without a reinstall.

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I always found that replacing the mobo with a new mobo requires a fresh install. Though you can try the steps here. I have and it worked, it just needed the key to be reactivated (all programs etc etc stayed).

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/106642-how-to-keep-your-current-windows-install-with-a-new-motherboard/

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