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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by joe645, 2019/01/08.

  1. 2019/01/08
    joe645

    joe645 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Okay, I want to replace an old motherboard and install a new HD in my working computer. What would be the best and most error avoiding way to proceed to minimize data and application loss?
     
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    rsinfo

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    A new HD is relatively easy. You just clone the old hard disk to the new one & Windows shouldn't notice.

    A new motherboard is altogether a different thing. Depending on the CPU you may or may not be able to find a replacement. That replacement may or may no work with Windows straight out of the box.
     
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  4. 2019/01/09
    Bill

    Bill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    A new motherboard may also require new RAM, in addition to a new CPU since it is likely your old motherboard uses older technologies. And a new motherboard is considered a new computer for software licensing purposes so typically a new motherboard requires a new Windows license as well.
     
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  5. 2019/01/16
    joe645

    joe645 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you all for your advice.
     
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