Windows 10: Moving to newer hardware without reinstalling anything

I've upgraded my PC moving from old Intel z97 to newer AMD x570, i knew Windows won't have any issues and infact was exactly like that, but i was wondering if there was any way to delete old drivers and stuff (old devices, unused folders, for example "Intel") without a fresh install.

I know reinstalling Windows will solve this, but i have some programs i don't want to lose or bother to find and reinstall. Moreover i don't want to go through all the hassle of set everything up again since i have some specific settings and right now i don't remember exactly what have i done through the years. I know old drivers won't give me any issues and i know old devices are hidden and this migh just be some tech OCD but i'd like to keep my system as neat as possible

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I need to move windows to a new hdd

Someone correct me if I am wrong here, but he is not going to be able to move software using Acronis. If you reinstalled Windows the next step is reinstalling all your software.

 

Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

Method 1:
I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
2. Select or click Ease of Access.
3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
5. Check if issue is resolved.

Method 2:
I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.

 

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Hi Anon,

We suggest that you run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter and check if there's any changes.

To run the troubleshooter, please follow the steps below:

• On the search bar, type Troubleshooting and hit Enter.
  
• Choose Hardware and Sound.
• Click on Hardware and Devices to run the Troubleshooter.

Let us know how it goes.