Motherboard Upgrading

miahman · 20th Apr 2008, 09:38 PM

if i update my motherboard and all othe rcomponents (graphics -sound etc) but still keep the same harddrive.

will i still have to buy and install a new OS for my computer?

thanks for the help

Adrian Wong · 20th Apr 2008, 09:52 PM

Yes, generally you have to reinstall the OS. If you intend to use the same OS, you do not have to buy a new one.

miahman · 20th Apr 2008, 10:28 PM

how do i do that?

i mean my OS isn't on CD it came pre-installed with my comp when i bought it.

Adrian Wong · 20th Apr 2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miahman

how do i do that?

i mean my OS isn't on CD it came pre-installed with my comp when i bought it.

If pre-installed the PC should come with a CD copy of the OS, unless it's not genuine.

miahman · 20th Apr 2008, 11:04 PM

okay you completely lost me.

i bought this from Dixons and had a warranty and all that(which has expired).

if by genuine you mean 'not fake' then i think mine should have been in this category.

Chai · 20th Apr 2008, 11:59 PM

If you can use Windows Update, then it's original.

Adrian Wong · 21st Apr 2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miahman

okay you completely lost me.

i bought this from Dixons and had a warranty and all that(which has expired).

if by genuine you mean 'not fake' then i think mine should have been in this category.

Hmm.. Then you should check with Dixon. They have to provide you with a CD for reinstallations.

Lacus · 21st Apr 2008, 03:03 AM

Well, i was thinking techinically windows are pc based right? 1 OS for 1 pc. But since your upgrading, i think it is possible to retain the current os (since your getting a new mobo and etc but using the same hdd)

Mac Daddy · 21st Apr 2008, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miahman

how do i do that?

i mean my OS isn't on CD it came pre-installed with my comp when i bought it.

You should be able to use your product key and obtain a version from the Microsoft site a lot of Dell systems are coming that way

Mac Daddy · 21st Apr 2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lacus

Well, i was thinking techinically windows are pc based right? 1 OS for 1 pc. But since your upgrading, i think it is possible to retain the current os (since your getting a new mobo and etc but using the same hdd)

No unless it is a direct replacement the boot sector info or MBR is unique. If you change your mobo it is a rule of thumb to reformat the drive and install the OS fresh.

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miahman I'm a regular Join Date: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 358 Reputation: 116 Rep Power: 3	how do i do that? i mean my OS isn't on CD it came pre-installed with my comp when i bought it.

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Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	Well, i was thinking techinically windows are pc based right? 1 OS for 1 pc. But since your upgrading, i think it is possible to retain the current os (since your getting a new mobo and etc but using the same hdd)