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Geek Culture / Windows XP and NEW motherboard/processor

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Guyon
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Posted: 2nd Nov 2006 21:25
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My went down andmotherboard I am in the process of installing a new one.

I read somewhere that I may need to reformat my hard drive and install a fresh Win XP. Is that true? Or can I add the new Motherboard and processor and just re-resister the new hardware?
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CattleRustler
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Posted: 2nd Nov 2006 21:26
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full format is best imho

Its 9/11 - but its FAKE 9/11 Ts=SQRT(Df/16)
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Guyon
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Posted: 2nd Nov 2006 21:34
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I have data on thta hard drive. So that is why I wanted to knwo if you can get it running with out a reformat.
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Dbproguy
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Posted: 2nd Nov 2006 21:52
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You could probably use a startup disk to get into your hard drive and backup all your important files.

I'm such a n00b (Dbpro Guy is my older bro btw!!!)
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