WHS box hardware change question

[steven1110]

I have a WHS box who’s cpu/mobo/ram is nearing 4 years old and I’m getting ready to update my workstation/htpc. Is it be possible for me to swap out the WHS components with the htpc components without WHS needing to be reinstalled or losing any data?

Thanks

 

[Superdemon]

Unless the HTPC and the WHS have very similar components you will have to reinstall windows. You shouldn't lose data assuming you don't format the wrong drive.