[SOLVED] Do I need to download any drivers or reinstall windows for this upgrade?

[apollosoccer99]

I am upgrading my CPU and my motherboard. Do I need to reinstall windows or will it be good already on my hard drive?


UPDATE: Everything works fine. I didn't even need to boot windows from the USB

 

[COLGeek]

What are you swapping from and to (make/model of each)?

 

[rolli59]

when swapping motherboards if not exactly the same a minimum of windows repair install is needed and a clean full install is recommended. As well the two platforms use different drivers so all motherboard drivers need to be installed for the new board.

 

[apollosoccer99]

What are you swapping from and to (make/model of each)?

Old Parts: H110M, Intel Pentium G4560

New Parts: B360M BAZOOKA, i5 8400

 

[COLGeek]

Old Parts: H110M, Intel Pentium G4560

New Parts: B360M BAZOOKA, i5 8400

After the the swap, run the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to identify and install all Intel drivers that will need updating.

rolli59 is spot on. For best results, a clean install of Windows is recommended. Your system may/may not boot with the new config, thus the repair option may get you there.

 

[apollosoccer99]

After the the swap, run the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to identify and install all Intel drivers that will need updating.

rolli59 is spot on. For best results, a clean install of Windows is recommended. Your system may/may not boot with the new config, thus the repair option may get you there.

After the swap would windows still start like before? Also how would I repair install windows?

 

[COLGeek]

After the swap would windows still start like before? Also how would I repair install windows?

Maybe it will start. It is possible.

See here for repair options (if necessary): https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options

 

[apollosoccer99]

Maybe it will start. It is possible.

See here for repair options (if necessary): https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options

If I can't boot into windows then what would I do? Thanks for the help by the way

 

[COLGeek]

You boot from your Windows installation media (DVD or USB drive) and use the available repair options. See the link. Not difficult.