Replacing my Motherboard

[admiraleddy24]

I am replacing my old motherboard with one I just bought. What do I have to do on the software side of things to make sure that it all goes smoothly? ive heard of wiping drives but I'd rather not do that.. Just deleting drivers is ok?

[wyattzx]

Replacing your motherboard usually requires a fresh install of Windows. Retail keys can be de-activated and re-activated, but you have to phone in to Microsoft to do them. OEM keys are tied to the motherboard, however. Either way, it's usually a good idea to reinstall Windows regardless.

[admiraleddy24]

3 minutes ago, NonaHexa said:

Replacing your motherboard usually requires a fresh install of Windows. Retail keys can be de-activated and re-activated, but you have to phone in to Microsoft to do them. OEM keys are tied to the motherboard, however. Either way, it's usually a good idea to reinstall Windows regardless.

You don't think I could get away with it by just deleting old motherboard drivers?

[wyattzx]

Just now, admiraleddy24 said:

You don't think I could get away with it by just deleting old motherboard drivers?

Nope, 'fraid not, my friend. 

[Guest]

Is it same chipset? If not u might get away without reinstall,either way you'll have to call to get it activated. If it's not a system builder windows  , oem attached to mb