Reinstall Windows after upgrades?

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This week I upgraded my CPU (FX-4100) to FX-8320 and my motherboard (Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2) to ASRock 990FX Extreme3, and was wondering how I would properly reinstall Windows 7. I have Windows 7 on my HDD still with some fairly important files on there, so I don't want to wipe or format it. How would I go about reinstalling Windows without disrupting those files, or on top of my current install? I've heard that I can do it a certain way (not sure) that will keep my old files under windows.old or something like that. Any help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks!
 
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Put the win 7 disk in the drive and select "upgrade."
This reloads windows without wiping the drive.
This will configure the new hardware. It will not erase your files or programs.
If you want the most optimum configuration, you have to reload windows, to configure the new hardware.
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Put the win 7 disk in the drive and select "upgrade."
This reloads windows without wiping the drive.
This will configure the new hardware. It will not erase your files or programs.
If you want the most optimum configuration, you have to reload windows, to configure the new hardware.
 
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Hey thanks, I figured it would be a simple task but wasn't sure because this is the first time I've upgraded my MoBo. Thanks for the help.
 
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First.. take care.. if you have an OEM version of windows.. changing mobo will be treated as a "new PC" and so your licence will not cover you.

"proper" was is to do a fresh install.. if you have "important files" .. you will have backups anyway? (unless you are a complete idiot).

Next best may be to do an "upgrade" (even though you just upgrading with same version of windows) which will allow you do a pretty clean install and keep progs/settings. But you should have a backup before you attempt - just in case.

HTH
Cheers
 
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Yes, you have to re-enter the key code after re-installing...
Many people do not realize that the OS has to be reloaded, to configure the hardware.
However in "upgrade" mode, it saves all of your current programs and files...
Do not depend on the current OS to configure the hardware automatically, cause it won't be a complete configuration.
You "should" do this if you upgrade your RAM cards, also...video card, processor, etc...
 
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