Do I need to Re-Format???

LTSPLAY · 12-02-2005, 01:03 AM

Hey everyone I have a question, im having a few conflicting arguments on this discussion.. im currently running windows XP home with all the HP gear on it, however i just bought a new motherboard and video card will i have to reformat everything after i install the new motherboard???? ive been told i have to so as that all the Hp programms dont continue running in the background. is this true????

Thanks in advance

Camper · 12-02-2005, 03:07 AM

You might have t reinstall the xp because of the hardware change. I'm not sure about the rest.

houssam_ballout · 12-02-2005, 08:45 AM

if u format then it will be great

V-2Mima · 12-03-2005, 02:01 PM

You should format and reinstall windows after the hardware change, so the hardware config will be set up properly... BUT! I Must warn you... IF you replace your motherboard as an upgrade and the copy of windows you have was Pre-installed on your system by the Manufacturer It may not install... and if it does you Most likely wont be able to activate it!

OS Dragon · 12-03-2005, 04:26 PM

I would think that re-formatting as well as reinstalling Windows would be the best option. I would advise that you backup any important file before hand.

12-02-2005, 01:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
LTSPLAY Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 35	Do I need to Re-Format??? Hey everyone I have a question, im having a few conflicting arguments on this discussion.. im currently running windows XP home with all the HP gear on it, however i just bought a new motherboard and video card will i have to reformat everything after i install the new motherboard???? ive been told i have to so as that all the Hp programms dont continue running in the background. is this true???? Thanks in advance

12-02-2005, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Camper Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: /dev/null Age: 22 Posts: 1,227	You might have t reinstall the xp because of the hardware change. I'm not sure about the rest. __________________ Dell Inspiron 530 Q6600 Quad 3gb RAM Nvidia 8600 GT 500GB HD

12-02-2005, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
houssam_ballout Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: here Age: 22 Posts: 1,027	if u format then it will be great __________________ TechNoloGy ConTrols tHe World AnD I conTroL the TecHnOl0gy Gue$s WhO @m i. HehEhehee :confused:

12-03-2005, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
OS Dragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 732	I would think that re-formatting as well as reinstalling Windows would be the best option. I would advise that you backup any important file before hand. __________________ Just Google it... Knowledge Is Power

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12-03-2005, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
V-2Mima New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	You should format and reinstall windows after the hardware change, so the hardware config will be set up properly... BUT! I Must warn you... IF you replace your motherboard as an upgrade and the copy of windows you have was Pre-installed on your system by the Manufacturer It may not install... and if it does you Most likely wont be able to activate it!