Question Need help with pc build

[Snow1]

This may have been answered but I have a new motherboard as well and a new m.2 storage. In my current build my m.2 has windows 11 on it. Is it possible to move my old m.2 with windows on it and put it in the new motherboard and have everything run fine. Or is there complications with that.

 

[geofelt]

Possibly, but uncertain.
If it boots, you would at least have to install the new motherboard drivers.
The more similar the old and new motherboards are, the more likely of success.
Intel to Intel, for example has been successful for me.
Best to back up your C drive before you do anything.

Most here will tell you to do a clean install of windows.
I would agree.
But, if reinstalling apps would be an odious task, you could give it a try.

 

[punkncat]

It is best practice to perform a clean install when using new base hardware. Issues tend to creep up when you don't.

There are various ways to "take notes" on what you have installed now and how to duplicate said to the next machine.

 

[Snow1]

Thanks. I have a b450 gonna upgrade to a b550 and, gonna try the fresh install. Appreciate it. We’ll see how it goes