pbdr

If I upgrade my MOBO, CPU, and RAM will I need to reformat my HDD? I know I will have to use my XP disc, but will it require a reformat?

Thanks

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You could do a repair install, but a clean install is always better.

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Just go w/ the full reinstall

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karma

Hi,
Yep, I agree. As painful as a fresh install may be (in my case, very painful) it is the way to go. The old OS will freak out when it sees the new MB computing environment. The results are unpredictable and rarely, if ever, good. I speak from experience. I hope someday this problem will be solved because a fresh install with a large number of applications to also install is a bitch. Are you reading this Bill?

Sparky

pbdr

Yeah, I'm hoping to avoid the reinstall of all the software and files.

Other than File and setting transfer wizard, any good freeware programs to help with this?

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My current Build:

E8400 Wolfdale
Gigabyte EP35C DES
4 gig A-DATA DDR2 800
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870
Seagate 320 GB HDD
Lite-On Lightscribe DVDRW
Raidmax Sagitta (Black) Case