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2014/11/18 23:43:52 (permalink)
Do I have to reformat my hard drive when installing new cpu, mobo, and ram?
 
CPU: I7-4790k
Mobo: Z97 Classy
Ram: HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB ( 1 Stick )
 
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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/19 05:28:42 (permalink)
    No, if you're running windows 7 all you need to do is sysprep the system before changing the parts out. 


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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/19 19:20:30 (permalink)
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    No, if you're running windows 7 all you need to do is sysprep the system before changing the parts out. 




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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/20 14:33:14 (permalink)
    It's true that you can do that with windows 7 but for the best results you'll always want to do a clean install on the new chipset.  I tried it moving from the z87 to the 97 but in the end I just did another clean install.

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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/23 04:58:11 (permalink)
    Sajin
    No, if you're running windows 7 all you need to do is sysprep the system before changing the parts out. 


    This worked like a charm!!! Thank you !! I used the "Windows easy Transfer" too. Left the internet cable disconnected and install the driver disc. Total time 18 minutes.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/23 23:08:21 (permalink)
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    No, if you're running windows 7 all you need to do is sysprep the system before changing the parts out. 


    This worked like a charm!!! Thank you !! I used the "Windows easy Transfer" too. Left the internet cable disconnected and install the driver disc. Total time 18 minutes.




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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/26 18:43:35 (permalink)
    Did you have a full version of win7? Cuz I had an oem win 7 and it didn't take. (From 680i to z97) anyway I Upgraded to an ssd and win 8.1
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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/26 18:44:40 (permalink)
    Did you have a full version of win7? Cuz I had an oem win 7 and it didn't take. (From 680i to z97) anyway I Upgraded to an ssd and win 8.1
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    Re: Question regarding a new cpu/mobo/ram. 2014/11/28 07:55:27 (permalink)
    cristoforo
    Did you have a full version of win7? Cuz I had an oem win 7 and it didn't take. (From 680i to z97) anyway I Upgraded to an ssd and win 8.1



    Sorry to answer you late, I am now just able to reply here.......hit and miss on replying to posts.....gray box no where to type..... ANYWAYYYYYYYYY Yes, full version of Windows 7 Pro.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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