New Hardware, Re-install Windows ?

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Hey guys,

Think i'm gonna change the Processor and Graphics Card in my machine over the weekend.

But don't really want to have to re-install windows.

But do i need to ?

If so can i insert my vista disk and re-install it without losing all my games and backing up my whole system cos i got it the way i like it now :D
 
uninstall the graphics card driver and software before installing the new one, can sometimes avoid problems and make it a bit smoother. You shouldn't have any problems with Vista assuming you are only doing the CPU and graphics (no motherboard change = no probs.)
 
As above remove the old graphics drivers before you change the card. Apart from that it will be fine.
 
uninstall the graphics card driver and software before installing the new one, can sometimes avoid problems and make it a bit smoother. You shouldn't have any problems with Vista assuming you are only doing the CPU and graphics (no motherboard change = no probs.)

this is right,
i bought a new graphics card, and didnt do the above, it gave me loads of problems.:confused:
it took lots of looking on forums to figure it out.
also best program to use is driver sweeper.
 
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