T T34R Solid State Member Messages 8 Feb 12, 2005 #1 Ok, so when I install my new motherboard, do I HAVE to start with a fresh Windows intallation?
G geekster In Runtime Messages 189 Feb 12, 2005 #2 If you have 9x or me you can usually reinstall the drivers and be stable again. Xp usually sends you to the blue screen of death, causing you to reinstall.
If you have 9x or me you can usually reinstall the drivers and be stable again. Xp usually sends you to the blue screen of death, causing you to reinstall.
N Nikkon In Runtime Messages 373 Feb 13, 2005 #3 Any time you install a major new piece of hardware you should reformat.
W waynejkruse10 Fully Optimized Messages 3,782 Feb 13, 2005 #4 for best performance with any new major upgrade you should format. Its not nessesary but its worth it.
for best performance with any new major upgrade you should format. Its not nessesary but its worth it.