windows wont boot after mobo and cpu upgrade
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Well .. if you changed the Mobo to a different Brand/type of Mobo to the original (and the fact you said you "upgraded" makes me assume it is not just a replacement for your old Mobo),... you will probably need a fresh install of windows.
If mono's use the same motherboard chipset - you can sometimes/often get windows to continute to work.. but in general - you should expect to have to do a fresh install of windows if you change the Mobo.
You current windows install is expeting to drive your original motherboard - so has all the key files it need to do that.... you put in a new Mobo. your existing windows now does not have the right files and gets totally confused.. and cant even start up enough to auto change divers..
HTH
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If mono's use the same motherboard chipset - you can sometimes/often get windows to continute to work.. but in general - you should expect to have to do a fresh install of windows if you change the Mobo.
You current windows install is expeting to drive your original motherboard - so has all the key files it need to do that.... you put in a new Mobo. your existing windows now does not have the right files and gets totally confused.. and cant even start up enough to auto change divers..
HTH
Cheers
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Windows was configured with all the drivers from the old mobo. If you replace your motherboard, you will need to re-install Windows. It is sometimes possible to repair the existing installation, but the few times I've tried that, it usually hasn't worked, and when it has, Windows was still never "right."
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