Windows 10: Do I have to reinstall windows?

Discus and support Do I have to reinstall windows? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have a retail version of Windows 10 installed on my SSD. I plan on upgrading my motherboard, just a quick question: Do I have to reinstall windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/GurguitGud, Dec 18, 2020.

  1. Do I have to reinstall windows?


    I have a retail version of Windows 10 installed on my SSD. I plan on upgrading my motherboard, just a quick question: Do I have to reinstall windows from scratch or can I just plug in my SSD that has windows and be done with it once I install my new motherboard?

    Also, if I do have to reinstall and reactivate windows, can I still use the code that came when I bought the retail version of windows?

    submitted by /u/GurguitGud
    [link] [comments]

    :)
     
    /u/GurguitGud, Dec 18, 2020
    #1
  2. 3Colors Win User

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Do I have to reinstall windows? :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Dec 18, 2020
    #2
  3. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Dec 18, 2020
    #3
  4. jpierce55 Win User

    Do I have to reinstall windows?

    Reinstall Windows?

    You don't need to reinstall windows. Go to the device manager and remove uninstall the processor and motherboard drivers listed. When you start the system back up you should be able to re-install the new ones. I just changed my mobo/processor Friday, everything is fine.

    BTW I have seen some reviews that state practically no difference in using more than 2gb of ram.
     
    jpierce55, Dec 18, 2020
    #4
Thema:

Do I have to reinstall windows?

Loading...
  1. Do I have to reinstall windows? - Similar Threads - reinstall

  2. Cannot reinstall win11

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Cannot reinstall win11: 2 days ago while using the pc it shut down and I couldn’t restart it because it kept going in bios. So I tried reinstalling windows 11 with a usb drive but I got an error “critical process died”. Today I tried disconnecting my ssds and while in my uefi, I couldn’t even see...
  3. Cannot reinstall win11

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Cannot reinstall win11: 2 days ago while using the pc it shut down and I couldn’t restart it because it kept going in bios. So I tried reinstalling windows 11 with a usb drive but I got an error “critical process died”. Today I tried disconnecting my ssds and while in my uefi, I couldn’t even see...
  4. In Windows 11 Pro, how to prevent reinstallation of an update at every restart. Windows...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    In Windows 11 Pro, how to prevent reinstallation of an update at every restart. Windows...: In Windows 11 Pro, how to prevent reinstallation of an update at every restart. Windows Update is disabled but one KB keeps reinstalling at restart. The particular KB that affects badly my display adapter is KB5043080....
  5. In Windows 11 Pro, how to prevent reinstallation of an update at every restart. Windows...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    In Windows 11 Pro, how to prevent reinstallation of an update at every restart. Windows...: In Windows 11 Pro, how to prevent reinstallation of an update at every restart. Windows Update is disabled but one KB keeps reinstalling at restart. The particular KB that affects badly my display adapter is KB5043080....
  6. how to reinstall default login screen in my windows11 laptop

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    how to reinstall default login screen in my windows11 laptop: how do i reinstall the default originally installed login start screen to my dell laptop windows11 system https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-reinstall-default-login-screen-in-my/3d2ea98f-ed44-4cd7-868e-1b5f85e3244b
  7. how to reinstall default login screen in my windows11 laptop

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    how to reinstall default login screen in my windows11 laptop: how do i reinstall the default originally installed login start screen to my dell laptop windows11 system https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-reinstall-default-login-screen-in-my/3d2ea98f-ed44-4cd7-868e-1b5f85e3244b
  8. reinstall drivers or software of vaio care too stuff

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    reinstall drivers or software of vaio care too stuff: sir/madami am using sony vaio vpceh36en windows 7 home basic laptop, few weeks back my laptop corrupted because of virus issue, then i changed HDD and installed windows 10pro, but vaio care deleted in start button. i tried in sony official website, and option page is not...
  9. reinstall drivers or software of vaio care too stuff

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    reinstall drivers or software of vaio care too stuff: sir/madami am using sony vaio vpceh36en windows 7 home basic laptop, few weeks back my laptop corrupted because of virus issue, then i changed HDD and installed windows 10pro, but vaio care deleted in start button. i tried in sony official website, and option page is not...
  10. reinstall drivers or software of vaio care too stuff

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    reinstall drivers or software of vaio care too stuff: sir/madami am using sony vaio vpceh36en windows 7 home basic laptop, few weeks back my laptop corrupted because of virus issue, then i changed HDD and installed windows 10pro, but vaio care deleted in start button. i tried in sony official website, and option page is not...