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Do I need to reformat.......

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dod_gamer

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Ok, I currently have this setup

Barton 2500+
Epox 8rda+
3x cmx512-200c2 1.5gb


I just bought a new motherboard, ABIT nf7-s, and well I will be putting a 3200+ in there that I currently have, but will I need to reformat, or can I just install the drivers straight up.


Your expert adivce wanted!!
 
every once in a while you can get lucky but the general rule of thumb is whenever the hard drive controller is changed (yes even if its to the same brand and model) you have to reinstall the OS.
 
You dont *need* to reformat.

But I guarantee you'll end up regretting it later if you dont.
 
Scero said:
You dont *need* to reformat.

But I guarantee you'll end up regretting it later if you dont.
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....yep. New MoBo's have new chipsets, etc. and there's nothinig like a fresh OS install to start things off right. If you don't, and you have trouble, an older OS installation doesn't help your troubleshooting efforts.... :D

My $00.02 - B.B.S.
 
Yep, I have to agree with the general consensus and tell you to perform a clean install on a new box. There are ways of subverting it, but in the long run it's just not worth it. Also, if you have a copy of Ghost or DriveImage, I'd suggest making a set of custom restore CDs or a restore DVD just in case, after you get your OS and baseline software packages installed.

Just my $0.02

-DVA
 
In the time it would take you to re-install drivers, deal with problems, instability, etc, you could just backup your data and do a fresh install anyway. It's always the safer method.
 
Scero said:
You dont *need* to reformat.

But I guarantee you'll end up regretting it later if you dont.
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Scero's right. Anyways, reformatting will allow you to apply new tweaks w/o fear of messing up existing/1/2way deleted old ones :p
 
Like everyone else has said - you may get away without reformatting, but you'll probably regret it later.

Besides, it's a good idea to give your system a clean sweep occasionly and a new MB is the perfect opportunity.
 
BlindedByScience said:
....yep. New MoBo's have new chipsets, etc. and there's nothinig like a fresh OS install to start things off right. If you don't, and you have trouble, an older OS installation doesn't help your troubleshooting efforts.... :D

My $00.02 - B.B.S.
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heh.. I was really surprised when I saw Windows XP pro booting w/o any problems after mobo swap KT133 -> SiS 746FX :p
 
dod_gamer said:
Ok, I currently have this setup

Barton 2500+
Epox 8rda+
3x cmx512-200c2 1.5gb


I just bought a new motherboard, ABIT nf7-s, and well I will be putting a 3200+ in there that I currently have, but will I need to reformat, or can I just install the drivers straight up.


Your expert adivce wanted!!
Click to expand...


He didn't buy it, He stole it from me.
 
Scero said:
You dont *need* to reformat.

But I guarantee you'll end up regretting it later if you dont.
Click to expand...


I agree ... when in doubt ... reformat ...
 
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REFORMAT. I know this flies in the face of conventional wisdom, but hear me out, I do this all day long at work.

There are a couple of processes that will allow you to take an OS load from a P-133 desktop to and brand new AMD laptop WITHOUT problems.

The first process involves sysprep.

The second involves reinstalling over the top of the current OS.

I prefer the first method for a couple of reasons. It's MS approved method for doing this. It is a custom tool tailored for just this task (sort of). The second method does the same thing the first does, but more, which is why I don't like it.

Gimme a minute and I'll link you to another thread where I have explained this process step-by-step.

EDIT: OK, I couldn't find my thread, I know I wrote it up dammit, oh well... http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/duplication.mspx
Here are the instructions from MS. On step 7, select to run the Mini-Setup, PnP, and Reseal. Ignore step 9, and swap out to the new mobo at that point instead.

Sysprep basically removes the hardware IDs from the OS so you can take an image of that machine (syspreped). When you deploy that image to any hardware (P133-AMD latptop example) it will redetect all the new hardware just like the first time windows was booted, so the previous hardware is irrelevant (of course there are a few exceptions).
 
I would just copy my system profile, reformat the system, paste the system profile back to the account you wish, then install all the necessary drivers.
 
ajm786 said:
I would just copy my system profile, reformat the system, paste the system profile back to the account you wish, then install all the necessary drivers.
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Guess the BIG BOLD TEXT DIDN'T HELP. :rolleyes:
 
The big bold text did help. I was offering my own solution to his question. :)
 
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