Vista: replacing motherboard question..

[Gav]

if i replace the motherboard, cpu , gfx and memory.... is my only option a full install or is there a way i can upgrade/repair it so i dont lose all my software/bookmarks etc.....

 

[crazyDAJT]

if you have an OEM copy of vista, you need to buy a new copy of vista! if you have a retail version you don't.

lets assume you have the retail version. its good practises to do a fresh install.

 

[Gav]

yeah. normally i would do a fresh install but.....

is there a way that i can install without one?.. Im going to be getting new HD's soon so i will be doing a fresh install then.