Reformat when replacing motherboard?

[DARRIN]

I'm going to replace an old Epox board that has an AMD chipset on it with a new board with nForce2 chipset. Will I need to reformat the hard drive? Using WinXP.

 

[beatle]

That's generally the best thing to do. It CAN be done (check the AT FAQ on it) but reformatting will save a lot of headaches.

 

[DARRIN]

Originally posted by: beatle
That's generally the best thing to do. It CAN be done (check the AT FAQ on it) but reformatting will save a lot of headaches.

that's what I figured. thanks

 

[Matthias99]

I recently did it with just a repair installation and a few driver swaps, and it really comes out fine. Reinstallation is not necessary with WinXP/Win2K, IMO.

 

[WackyDan]

Some argue, and are valid in that arguement that due to the different drive controllers on the mobos that the drive should be formatted by the new host controller...... FOR BEST RESULTS....

But you don't HAVE TO>....

 

[JBT]

Its not NEEDED but it is RECOMMENDED.