swapping meaning reinstall winxp?

[mattymaxx]

I know most boards and setups if u change the mobo u have to reinstall windows....

Just wondering if you think i could get away with swapping my mobo from..

This:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-177-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=806

to this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-166-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=806

I thought since same socket, same make, smae chipset???

*** i get away with a windows repair to sort it out?

Cheers
Matthew

 

[Reality|Bites]

uninstall your chipset drivers before swapping boards and it may work.

 

[Cotti]

Strangley enough I just went from a P35ds3p to a P5KC and didnt have to reinstall!