Can I replace mobo without re-install?

moid · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:19

Following on from another tread:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18028341

Managed to source the exact same mobo as the one causing the problems.

If I just replace the mobo (putting all other items back the same) will windows (xp) have a hissy fit and require a re-install or will it work straight away?

Any suggestions/things I can do to make it work before I take the plunge?

siumatfung · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:20

remove all drivers known to man

then reinstall them all

moid · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:24

I cannot access the current windows install at all so I cannot make any changes to the existing drivers etc

Can I use a windows repair from the xp disk?

Kennysevenfold · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:26

Might just work if its the exact same board,

just give it a go, if not use the xp cd and run the repair option.

moid · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:28

what will the repair option overwrite? Will I loose anything noticeable?

setter · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:29

Worked fine for me when an asus a8n sli deluxe died, rma was taking quite long so i picked one up at auction and rebuilt the system without issue.

moid · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:30

excellent - cheers guys - will give you an update when the mobo arrives. Fingers crossed

ekam · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:35

just doooo it and see

siumatfung · 7 Jul 2009 at 21:36

missed out a middle bit

remove all drivers before changing the mobo hehe nvm

coupe69 · 7 Jul 2009 at 23:13

If it's exactly the same mainboard it will be fine. I change mainboards on a daily basis, and providing it's the same chipset it should be fine. No need to remove drivers either especially if it is identical.

Venares · 7 Jul 2009 at 23:18

If its the same board just switch it out, shouldnt be a problem.

moid · 7 Jul 2009 at 23:28

Yes - everything will be identical (exactly the same mobo as before).

Admiral Huddy · 8 Jul 2009 at 09:35

Venares said:
If its the same board just switch it out, shouldnt be a problem.

Correct.. Uninstalling drivers isn't necessary providing everything is the same. Crikky, if this was the case then a multi-workstation roll-out would be a nightmare.

VFR_KID · 8 Jul 2009 at 09:49

ive done it, Also changed mobo manufacturers and still worked, didnt have any visible issues, may have deep down and later on but was temp solution anyway,