New Processor/Mobo/Memory, Format or Boot??

[MS99k]

hey Guys,

i just got a new mobo and proccesor, and memory to upgrade an old computer, and i was wondering if i should format the harddrive first before installing the new stuff, or booting it up with the old files still on it...thanks alot

Mike

[Beefy]

It's highly recommended that you format and do a fresh install of windows, because there will always be problems when changing major hardware like a motherboard without doing so. Secondly, fresh installs are fun. :)

You could always try keep your existing install of Windows, but it probably won't run as well as it should, if at all....

[Mr. C]

I would definitely go with a clean install.
With all those new goodies, why would you want to use a filthy old installation of windows. Get a fresh, clean and ready to rock copy on that drive:D

[MS99k]

do i want to do the format then install the components or install the components then format and reinstall? thanks

[zeradul]

make sure you back up everything... format the drive in the new computer and install the new OS with all the 'new' components present

[Mr. C]

Yeah, no point in doing it piece-meal really.
I reckon if you do run into a problem it will be something to do with the new mobo, so just as well go for broke.
Put all the hardware together, and let 'er rip.