Hard Drive from intel to AMD

[L1vE_Daedalus]

I currently have a computer that has Intel motherboard and I want to change to AMD motherboard but the question is could i still use my hardrive that has been used in intel motherboard?

 

[Joe Porter]

You are likely to experience glitches or possibly not starting at all. I would recommend backing up your data on to an external drive then reinstalling Windows on the HDD when you get your new MOBO etc. Otherwise you are leaving yourself in for a world of BSOD and other errors!

 

[offroadguy56]

You are likely to experience glitches or possibly not starting at all. I would recommend backing up your data on to an external drive then reinstalling Windows on the HDD when you get your new MOBO etc. Otherwise you are leaving yourself in for a world of BSOD and other errors!

I agree with Joe. You're in for a world of trouble if you don't start from fresh.

 

[L1vE_Daedalus]

When I reinstall windows will it eliminate all of Intel drivers and data?
and if so, Will I be able to directly plugin the hard drive to the AMD Motherboard with no problems?

 

[L1vE_Daedalus]

You are likely to experience glitches or possibly not starting at all. I would recommend backing up your data on to an external drive then reinstalling Windows on the HDD when you get your new MOBO etc. Otherwise you are leaving yourself in for a world of BSOD and other errors!

When I reinstall windows will it eliminate all of Intel drivers and data?
and if so, Will I be able to directly plugin the hard drive to the AMD Motherboard with no problems?

 

[Joe Porter]

Yes it will delete everything from your hard drive. Back up all your data. plug the hdd into the AMD mobo, boot from windows disk format and reinstall windows. Once that is done update your MOBO drivers from the disk that came with it and all other drivers for your system. Do windows updates, install AV/Firewall, put backed up data back on HDD and you will be all set!

 

[L1vE_Daedalus]

Yes it will delete everything from your hard drive. Back up all your data. plug the hdd into the AMD mobo, boot from windows disk format and reinstall windows. Once that is done update your MOBO drivers from the disk that came with it and all other drivers for your system. Do windows updates, install AV/Firewall, put backed up data back on HDD and you will be all set!

I don't have the Win 7 OP disk...Could I download ISO files from Microsoft website?

 

[Joe Porter]

Providing your version of Windows is a retail version yes.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows7