mrmjs

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Do I need to reinstall windows after I upgrade my cpu? or do I just drop the new processor in and I'm done?

Also, If I do need to reinstall windows.. I have a OEM version, will it activate or do I have to spend 2 hours on the phone :(

thanks for your help.
 

millwright

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If your BIOS is set to auto in the CPU section, It will probably kick you into the BIOS on startup. If it is and does, all you have to do is save and exit.
If it doesn't enter the BIOS on it's own, press del at the post screen, enter the CPU part of the BIOS and set it to auto, or the actual speed if you know how to do it.Then save and exit