Changing a processor...

[yoursnayak]

Guys I've got one amd system running on asus board...I've 1 simple question..
If i change my processor to a new one which my motherboard supports...do i have to reinstall xp?..I know u have to install if u r changing the motherboard...does the same applies to processor?...

 

[Pathik]

Nope u wont have to.

 

[ravi_9793]

As far I know....changing processor don't need re-install. U start using your windows XP..if it don't work properly.....than U have to reinstall it.

 

[Cool G5]

Yup.
No need of reinstalling XP.
99% it should work.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

It should work.... but i think Windows XP may ask you to re-activate the product again !!!

 

[enticer86]

yea... Xp wud need re-activation
but thats abt it

 

[yoursnayak]

so if i hav softwares ruuning with activation codes..like installed with system id etc...i have to again enter new system id's?...

 

[azzu]

^ right
and if every thing goes correct after ur MOBO and Os detect's the new hardware
u cud run Ur Os perfectly as it was.