Question about install

Sean Mock

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Jan 29, 2014
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Just wondering.... If I am reusing a hard drive out of another computer for my new custom computer, why must I reinstall windows. I just would like to learn why :)
 
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During the install, Windows sets itself up to whatever hardware it is connected to. Divers, Registry settings, etc.
Plugging that drive into a whole new PC, it does not know what to do.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it works partway, and then you're chasing driver issues for weeks.
A fresh reinstall completely negates those issues.

And then you have the whole licensing issue.

USAFRet

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During the install, Windows sets itself up to whatever hardware it is connected to. Divers, Registry settings, etc.
Plugging that drive into a whole new PC, it does not know what to do.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it works partway, and then you're chasing driver issues for weeks.
A fresh reinstall completely negates those issues.

And then you have the whole licensing issue.

 
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