WHS backup restore question.

[antok86]

can i use a backup of my system on my whs...if i swap a different mobo in my system? or do i have to do a new install of my os?

 

[nite0]

Depends on the OS you have installed, XP and Vista typically blow up and BSOD if you attempt to run them after swapping a motherboard. I haven't tried this with Win7 yet, but I have heard it is more tolerable to this than previous OSes.

 

[antok86]

im running win7 x64 pro

 

[Cool1Net6]

In general, the chipset is key. If the motherboards you are switching between have the same chipset Windows (XP/Vista/7) will bitch a little, but it usually figures itself out. If the chipsets are similar, it may work, but if it is different chipsets thats when the explosions happen.

The Short of It: Win7 should be more resilient. Try it out, and tell us how it goes.

-Cool-

 

[antok86]

my original board is a GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R and i would be going to a GA-X58A-UD3R...its the same x58 chipset. how do i go about restoring from my WHS? do i have to initially install windows

 

[Lothar]

No use the WHS Home Computer Restore CD that came with WHS. Or get it from here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=26881305-91cc-4f37-b1fc-3813c423df2c&displaylang=en

It should also be stored on your WHS shared software folder.

Good luck on the restore, it is always best to reload. Not a must as you are staying with the same chipset.

 

[antok86]

well im not sure why i didnt think of this...why do i even need to restore from WHS? im not formatting. i just swapped the mobo and it loaded just fine as if nothing happened. need to update a few drivers but so far it booted just fine