changing the processor

~sidewinder~ · Nov 1, 2005, 01:25 AM

do you need to reinstall your OS and everything once you change your processor?

mkk · Nov 1, 2005, 01:31 AM

Usually not, but depending on what kind of a switch it is there might be some work necessary. Check in the device manager that it has been correctly identified.

~sidewinder~ · Nov 1, 2005, 02:00 AM

i have an athlon 64 3500+ and i want to upgrade to an athlon 64 X2 4400+ but i don't want to go through all the hassles of formating and reinstalling my OS, drivers and other softwares once again.

riles9262 · Nov 1, 2005, 02:05 AM

You shouldnt have to.

~sidewinder~ · Nov 1, 2005, 02:09 AM

well, thanks.

PangingJr · Nov 1, 2005, 05:20 AM

reformat the system/boot partition is not neccessary. however, you probably need to perform an in-place upgrade (repair installation or reinstall Windows on the same/existing folder). this to have the Windows setup program reenumerates PnP devices, including the HAL.

before you make the changes i suggest you backup all your needed files from the system/boot partition(s) or the Windows drive(s) first.

Judas · Nov 1, 2005, 07:46 AM

i myself made the simple move of going from a 64 3000+ 939 to the x2 4400+..... loaded windows up no problem.... but i never saw a major preformance increase until i formated and reinstalled completely... and with an x2 4400+...... trust me.. it don't take long...

Nov 1, 2005, 01:25 AM	#1
~sidewinder~ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	changing the processor do you need to reinstall your OS and everything once you change your processor?

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riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	You shouldnt have to. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Nov 1, 2005, 01:31 AM	#2
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,490 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Usually not, but depending on what kind of a switch it is there might be some work necessary. Check in the device manager that it has been correctly identified.

Nov 1, 2005, 02:00 AM	Thread Starter #3
~sidewinder~ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	i have an athlon 64 3500+ and i want to upgrade to an athlon 64 X2 4400+ but i don't want to go through all the hassles of formating and reinstalling my OS, drivers and other softwares once again.

Nov 1, 2005, 02:09 AM	Thread Starter #5
~sidewinder~ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	well, thanks.

Nov 1, 2005, 05:20 AM	#6
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	reformat the system/boot partition is not neccessary. however, you probably need to perform an in-place upgrade (repair installation or reinstall Windows on the same/existing folder). this to have the Windows setup program reenumerates PnP devices, including the HAL. before you make the changes i suggest you backup all your needed files from the system/boot partition(s) or the Windows drive(s) first.