Do You Have to Reinstall Windows when You Get a New Motherboard?
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- When it comes to upgrading or replacing your motherboard, there's always a concern about reinstalling the operating system. 🔄🔧 In this informative video, we investigate deep into the question of whether reinstalling Windows is necessary or if there are alternative methods to make your new motherboard work seamlessly with your existing Windows installation. 🖥️🔁
Throughout the video, we discuss the intricate relationship between Windows and the motherboard, highlighting the key factors that determine whether a reinstall is required. We explore scenarios where replacing the motherboard may or may not pose issues and provide practical tips to ensure a smooth transition without a complete OS reinstall. 🔄💡
Furthermore, we shed light on the benefits of performing a clean Windows installation after a motherboard upgrade, such as improved system stability, driver optimization, and potential performance enhancements. We weigh the pros and cons, giving you valuable insights to make an informed decision based on your specific situation. 🆙💻
So, join us on this enlightening journey as we demystify the process of replacing a motherboard and guide you through the considerations, steps, and alternatives to reinstalling Windows. Whether you're a seasoned PC enthusiast or a curious learner, this video aims to equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently tackle your next hardware upgrade. 🚀🔩
I bought completely new parts, from I7-9700K to I9-12900K, from DDR4 ram to DDR5 ram, new cooling, from Z370 to Z690, the only 2 components that stayed was the GPU and Storage. Windows had absolutely zero issues.
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Same exact thing that I am doing except I’m keeping my processor and ram too beside the storage and gpu but other than installing motherboard drivers and stuff, did you have to do anything else?
@@Sqwidwood No, just booted and windows took a bit longer to boot but had no issues otherwise.
@@checkm8ate ok thx
thanks. i am about to change my aliencrap mobo to a new one
This was just a long winded way of saying, "If you're buying a new motherboard that's the same as what you had, you don't need to reinstall Windows. Otherwise, you need to reinstall Windows." Also, that may not even be true, depending on the conditions of setup.
Thanks for the résume
swapped motherboard and wanted to do a fresh install but the bios autoselected my drive with a bootable os on it and it just worked flawlessly
I just swapped a broken x570 asus tuf to msi mpg extreme, and no issues at all, i also got higher scores in cpu benchmark 24k before 26k after (cinebench r23) no problems at all so far
Personally, when I switched from an old Intel cpu, mobo and ram to newer AMD stuff, I found my PC to run smoother and my performance to be better after I reinstalled windows. I didn't even delete the personal files I chose the "keep my files" and it worked great
Going from R5-3600 to R7-7700x
Replacing Asus B450M A/C for MSI B650M-A
Do you guys think I will have software issues? They’re super similar boards right? I’m new to this, don’t kill me.
Update: Everything went great. Reinstalled windows, no issues!
Hey how did it go? Did you need to reinstall?
how did it go do u needed reinstall?
Wondering too
@@BrokieTheJokieyh just reinstall windows and u will be fine
@@daz4843 I didn’t have to reinstall windows
I just get a new storage, install windows in the new one, move important files back into the main storage or the other decommissioned boot devices and then clean any existence of windows installed in that drive
Would Microsoft office carry over well ? Or do I need new activation code
Intel Xeon CPU- E3-1245 V2 and Asus P8Z68-V LX changed to Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS and Ryzen 3600. No issues with Windows 10.
Im switching from an i5 3340 to an i3 12100F, would I have to reinstall windows is its a significantly newer cpu?
Did you ever find this out? I'm upgrading from an i5 7700k to an i7 13700k and I fear the same thing. I have to upgrade my mobo too so I'm not sure that will be a deciding factor for me either.
I want to go from my tuf gaming b550 wifi ii to a rog strix b550-f but dont want to go though the hassle of reinstalling stuff please let me know if this would be seamless or not. I am not changing any other chip sets its the same as whats currently on it i want on a new board
i change to the exact same Motherboard
Just asking, will upgrading from an MSI H61M-P31/W8 to an MSI A520M-A PRO?
i have a few questions/ways in which i want to ask how to do this. hopefully i can get a response.
im fully upgrading my pc. my old motherboard is msi (im not sure which it is, but its at least 10 years old) and my new motherboard is also msi (mag b550 tomahawk max wifi). my processor in the old pc is intel, but my new processor is amd (ryzen 7 5700x). my windows version is a free upgrade from 8 to 10, so my license is digital/attached to my account.
so my questions for possible actions are:
- if i put the windows media creation tool on a usb & install it that way on my ssd, can i active windows by just signing into my microsoft account?
- if i place my old hard drive with windows into my pc with my new ssd, can i install windows & activate it onto the new ssd then use that as the only storage/boot drive & remove the hard drive afterward?
- if i place my new ssd into my old pc, & install windows onto that, will that work?
whichever option is easiest/the least amount of hassle, i would like to know. i legitimately bought windows 8, but i no longer have the key for it. the last time i installed windows fresh on my current pc, all i needed to do was have my old hard drive connected & it installed on my newer hard drive just fine. after signing into my microsoft account, windows was activated. this is the only way ive ever done it though & im not sure if that would work with a brand new motherboard & different cpu.
Ok I am going to tell you what I think based on my personal experience
I think it would be way easier to manually backup all your files in a portable hard drive and do a clean install of windows 11 on your new pc.
now as of your old pc you have to link your license to your Microsoft account.
now you can search it up in google and Microsoft website for more info on how to do it
then you can deactivate the windows key on your old pc and once you link your Microsoft account on the new pc it should get activated.
I prefer clean install when getting a new pc since you are changing everything from mobo, CPU, and other parts it should get driver issues if you don't do clean install.
again everything I said are based on my experience make sure to do your research before you proceed.
Good Luck
@@Royalsoft_ thank you. i got a usb drive to put the windows install file onto to install it on my ssd. ill just need to remember to deactivate on my current pc
Do you have to reinstall the operating system when you change your platform hardware? No.
But do you want to do it to maximize stability and performance, to minimize buggy broken bloat? Yes.
i just got a new motherboard and im getting a new cpu and im using the same old parts just upgrading with the new cpu and motherboard will i need anything else?
BRO SAAAAME i hope we’ll be good
If you're upgrading to am5 maybe get some ddr5 ram (I know I'm a month late ☠️)
@@gloshi5593soo what happened? Tomorrow i get my new motherboard
Im upgrading my cpu from ryzen 5 1600 to 5600 with same mobo asrock a320m and boom my pc always shut down when running game/software, i asked this issue to a facebook forum they say i have to reinstall windows everytime you change/upgrade your cpu.
Do you have update bios?
does it boot into the bios first boot after changing motherboard?
I’m going from a B360M (DDR4) motherboard to a Z790-P (DDR5) motherboard. Should I reinstall windows if I’m upgrading this way?
what did you do?
@@hybrid_4282 My windows installation automatically saved from my SSD, so no reinstall was necessary
I have Question : if I want to replace my motherboard A320 with the same brand but B550M and also replacing my Cpu would it still okay?
and do I need to attach all storage drive or just the windows one to make sure it boot?
and if I do attach all the storage drive will it ask me format or it need to be activate first?
I just build in a B550 gaming plus and a neW CPU but didnt do any things before like backup and stuff and now it doenst boot windows and goes instantly into bios i need help
@@sleyedbasti480 try unpluging all storage drive that not have windows.
basically just plug only the bootable drive then restart the pc.
I swapped cpu and motherboatd and pc can't run in uefi, can u help me pls? It opens bios on startup
You probably need to select boot drive
Msi B450 to msi b550.. everything broken 😅
Well, im going from an i7-3770k and Asus p8z77 mobo to an i5-11500 and ROG Maximus 12 (originally bought a strix z490 but it was defective and nobody had them in stock anymore and i didnt wanna go for MSI) so wish me luck 😂
how did it go
@user-sr5st9ke5y it was an absolute nightmare that took several months, multiple visits to different computer shops and the final threat of lawsuit against the original retailer of the parts before it would even turn on, its a beauty now though 😂
my 970Z msi i9 mb is trash my boot drive is in cms mode to even get windows loaded had al;ot of issues considering its a 350$ mb, swapping it out for same chipset and type by ASUS brand dark knight 600$ board should go alot smoother :) hope win boots lol if not ill reinstall in UFEI mode same with fortnite if so.
If you activated windows with a scd key on one mobo, when you swap motherboards do you have to activate it again?
Won't be able to reinsert the old key, but you can transfer it to your new system.
I went from a gigabyte z170 Mobo/i7 6700k to MSI z790/12600k. I was able to boot and run everything. But my old setup had TPM2 disabled. When i try to updrade to windows 11 with the new setup PC health check shows i meet all requirements and my bios also shows tpm2 is enabled but something is still not allowing me to update to Windows 11. Any ideas what i should do? Ive tried multiple things and already and have searched CZcams and google with no luck updating .
make sure the tpm2 is enabled if not you might have to do a clean install using a usb drive but make sure to backup
Hello asking for a friend, he is transitioning from Intel to Amd he bought a new motherboard and AMD CPU does he need to reinstall windows or just assemble it and download drivers?
anything?
My old motherboard broke down duo to corrosion, and im buying a the same motherboard, and if i plug in my old boot drive nvme will it still boot?
Yes ofcourse
Actually i didn't think of that. I could just buy a new nvme SSD, pop the others in external drives and keep all my old files etc.
Saying that, I'm only trying to upgrade my CPU from compatible hardware using the X570 chipsets so my music software runs better.
Fantastic video my friend and very well produced. You should be proud of this one.
Can i still add my SATA SSDs without formatting it? i have important files in there
Yes. I just did it today
I went from a ryzen 5 5600x to a intel i9 12900k and changed my motherboard case ram and everything but storage and my gpu and now it doesn’t let me sign in on windows help me bro
what did you do?
Sometimes it requires a new key with significant hardware changes, at least that was how it used to be
@@santijeffers it was an issue with the motherboartd, i fixed it by using an external wifi adapter to sign in and then updating the bios and its all fixed now
I’m going to clone my nvme in my 5800x gigabyte mobo and install it in a asus mobo with 7900x. Will see what happens
let me know how it goes
I want to upgrade to an i9... will that mess up my LEGAL copy of windows that I bought from best buy for $150.00? I don't have a MS account. I HATE MS with a passion...with every bone in my body.
definitely your activation is not gonna work then
I own windows 10 legit.... see, they are a horrible corporation..even to someone who bought the OS legit...I hate em.. @@Royalsoft_
@@galimirnund6543 that's not true. you can just swap CPU's without reactivating any license key.
your first mistake was buying a legal copy of windows :(
Think this will be fine going from AM4 to AM5?
did u do it i need help!