what to do?

[cbr900son]

Ok so im replacing my ram mobo and chipset and was wondering since im using the same hard drive what will i need to do. Reinstall os? or anything else? and how do i do it

 

[Imaruki]

If the OS in a recent one, then you can just add the new hardware and leave the HDD. When Windows/OS */*nix or whatever OS you have boots up, it will pick it up and install any neccessary drivers. Also, the BIOS will recognize it as soon as you turn it on.

 

[Praetor]

Ok so im replacing my ram mobo and chipset and was wondering since im using the same hard drive what will I need to do. Reinstall os? or anything else?

Yeah you'll have to reinstall (and if you dont HAVE to -- you SHOULD).

If the OS in a recent one, then you can just add the new hardware and leave the HDD

Only by fluke and then problems will come up.

When Windows/OS */*nix or whatever OS you have boots up, it will pick it up and install any neccessary drivers

Now what happens if the drivers arent available? (think about it for a sec before you reply )

and how do I do it

Have a read: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg.asp