[HELP] If I change my Motherboard, am I need to install my OS again?

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  1. #1
    Guys,
    This is my Pc conf, P4 LGA 2.66 + Asus P5GS-MX-1333

    I upgraded the CPU, I put Dual Core E5200 2.5Ghz

    and I cant update my Bios, so I wish like to change my Motherboard also.
    My Current Cipset is Intel 945,

    and am going to buy this motherboard,
    Foxconn G31MXP-K with INTELG31 chip sets.

    So My question is, after change my motherboard, am I need to re install my OS and applications ?

    or can I simply install the drivers and use my pc without OS re installation ?

    My OS Windows 7 RC and Ubuntu 9.04 ( dual boot )

    or any other suggestions.

    Thanks in advance guys.
     
    kbabi, Jul 23, 2009 IP
  2. luckymurari

    luckymurari Active Member

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    U need to first uninstall all your old drivers and then set the new motherboard up. That way, you only need to install drivers and need not install OS and apps.
     
    luckymurari, Jul 23, 2009 IP
  3. kbabi

    kbabi Member

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    #3
    okay, then how can I uninstall my old chipset drivers?
     
    kbabi, Jul 23, 2009 IP
  4. kbabi

    kbabi Member

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    haa, got it, need to remove it from device manager rit ?

    thanks brov
     
    kbabi, Jul 23, 2009 IP
  5. luckymurari

    luckymurari Active Member

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    Yes remove them via device manager. Glad that I could help :)
     
    luckymurari, Jul 23, 2009 IP
  6. munibhero

    munibhero Peon

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    Hi guys,
    Thanks for providing such wonderful information:)
     
    munibhero, Jul 24, 2009 IP
  7. mariesophy

    mariesophy Peon

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    no need to uninstall OS dude just remove drivers alone and update the drivers that supports your new mother board.
     
    mariesophy, Jul 27, 2009 IP
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    If it were me, I'd do it from the ground up. You'd probably be happier in the long run. Something might creep up later that you'd wished you done it anyway.

    Reinstall xp to be on safer side
     
    h@cker, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  9. kbabi

    kbabi Member

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    Yes, thanks a lot bro. :):)
     
    kbabi, Jul 30, 2009 IP
  10. Radz

    Radz Notable Member

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    i will advice you to start from scratch... backup your important files from C drive.. and do a fresh new installation.
     
    Radz, Jul 31, 2009 IP
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    Dhurkheda Peon

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    No, you won't need to reinstall your operating system again.
     
    Dhurkheda, Aug 2, 2009 IP
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    Luc Active Member

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    #12

    In theory that's right, but you can still reinstall it later IF that happens, can't you?
     
    Luc, Aug 2, 2009 IP
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    You don't need to re-install OS, but i would recommend it anyhow as computer will never run the same without it.
     
    craguss, Aug 15, 2009 IP