Im getting a new CPU and motherboard But i want to keep all my files exactly the same. Is it possible to do this? Will changing a hard drives CPU and MB affect data? Website log ins, passwords?
With a new motherboad (and CPU), a clean install is strongly recommended, often required.Im getting a new CPU and motherboard But i want to keep all my files exactly the same. Is it possible to do this? Will changing a hard drives CPU and MB affect data? Website log ins, passwords?
Yes, but not recommended.Is it possible to do this?
No. It affects your Windows drivers and registry files.Will changing a hard drives CPU and MB affect data? Website log ins, passwords?
With a new motherboad (and CPU), a clean install is strongly recommended, often required.Im getting a new CPU and motherboard But i want to keep all my files exactly the same. Is it possible to do this? Will changing a hard drives CPU and MB affect data? Website log ins, passwords?
Im moving from my old I5 4460 to an i7 9700K.With a new motherboad (and CPU), a clean install is strongly recommended, often required.
3 basic possibilities:
I've seen all 3.
- It boots up just fine
- It fails completely
- It boots up, but you're chasing issues for weeks/months.
Prepare for the possibility of it not working at all.
And of course, we don't know what you your old and new parts are.
For instance, old Intel to new Ryzen...you absolutely need a clean install.
Programs need to be reinstalled as they are connected to the registry. Other files can be copy/pasted to an external USB drive.Im moving from my old I5 4460 to an i7 9700K.
Now I have an external Hard drive, is it possible to just keep my Program files/photos folder/Video and just drag and drop it back into the PCs main drive? Are there programs specifclly for Hard drive file transfers If I just get a new storage device?
The 'Libraries', sort of.Im moving from my old I5 4460 to an i7 9700K.
Now I have an external Hard drive, is it possible to just keep my Program files/photos folder/Video and just drag and drop it back into the PCs main drive? Are there programs specifclly for Hard drive file transfers If I just get a new storage device?
Sorry to butt in on this, but have a similar question. Can delete comment if overstepping.The 'Libraries', sort of.
Do NOT just copy the whole library. Instead, copy the data that lies in them. The Libraries carry the original User permissions. It will be a pain to access that folder from a different account. The files within those Libraries do not carry any permission restrictions.
"program files", No.
When an application is installed, it creates dozens or even thousands of entries in the Registry and elsewhere. That does not exist in a new OS install.
Yes, some few applications can simply be moved. But that is strictly a case by case basis. Much better to assume 'Fail'.
" I5 4460 to an i7 9700K" = assume you will need a clean OS install. And all your applications and drivers.
Just like when your PC was brand new.
Yes, you need to reinstall games because they are also written in the registry just like any program.Sorry to butt in on this, but have a similar question. Can delete comment if overstepping.
Would this include steam libraries and games installed on a d or e drive? Or is this specific to c drive? I'm thinking of going ryzen and reinstalling all my games has me rethinking.
Steam games installed on a different drive are generally no problem.Sorry to butt in on this, but have a similar question. Can delete comment if overstepping.
Would this include steam libraries and games installed on a d or e drive? Or is this specific to c drive? I'm thinking of going ryzen and reinstalling all my games has me rethinking.
Really? I've never had to do that.Yes, you need to reinstall games because they are also written in the registry just like any program.
And in that case, the Steam client is one of those little things that would not need a reinstall.Really? I've never had to do that.
I have Steam.exe and the Library on my G drive. I've reinstalled Windows like a total of 2 times with my current setup - just disconnected my D and G drives before reinstalling.
Afterwards, I can open up Steam just fine; no issues with any games I've played.
I could see having to do so if they were on the C drive though.
Im getting a new CPU and motherboard But i want to keep all my files exactly the same. Is it possible to do this? Will changing a hard drives CPU and MB affect data? Website log ins, passwords?
Doesn't work that way for everyone, that's why it's best not to skip it.Best thing is the fresh install but you can get away without it.
Im getting a new CPU and motherboard But i want to keep all my files exactly the same. Is it possible to do this? Will changing a hard drives CPU and MB affect data? Website log ins, passwords?