Windows 10 question

[Aidan100195]

Would I need to reinstall windows if I change the cpu motherboard and gpu

Thanks

 

[TeamRED]

No.

 

[iRuffy]

No you dont need to. But there may be drives left,wich your current cpu or gpu used
And it may be possible that your System won't boot. However this is unlikely,for example if you have a gtx 1050 ti in your current system,and you would get
a 1080ti,then they would be using the same drivers,so nothing would happen.but if you have a gtx 680 and you're getting a 1060,then the drivers would not work and you would need to reinstall windows.

Regardless I would still reinstall windows if you're getting a new MoBo just to be save.

 

[USAFRet]

Would I need to reinstall windows if I change the cpu motherboard and gpu

Thanks

MAYBE
Contrary to the above comments, there is no 100% Yes or No.

Prepare for if you do need to.

For the OS licensing and activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

 

[Aidan100195]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Aidan100195 : "Windows 10 question"

Hi,

With a complete new upgrade including cpu and motherboard, gpu, would I need to reinstall windows, or only if I encounter problems?

Thanks

windows is a little tetchy!

sometimes you can take a hdd out and put it in a whole new system and it works fine, other times changining more than 2 things at the same time will lock it. there is no consistency. windows does state it will lock itself if you put it into an 'alien' computer, but noone really knows the truth. not even microsoft.

i see this is a double post.

Thanks!

Guess I'll just have to change the parts and see what happens!

 

[Danny_112]

Here's a quick and dirty trick, if you absolutely want to keep
your Windows installation.

1- Make Backup , just in case

2- Prior to final shutdown before you switch your hardware
go to add/remove programs, and Uninstall the drivers your
currently using, Chipset, audio ?, Videocard

3- Shutdown, don't reboot.

4- Switch hardware

5 Reboot, and reinstall new drivers.

This method works , but the cleanest way is a complete reinstall of Windows.

Also take note, you will need to Reactivate Windows.
If you have a legit copy, most likely your gonna have to get in contact
with Microsoft.