If I install a new motherboard but keep the old hard drive i know i have to reinstall vista, but will i have to reinstall some other components like my printer?
What are the old and the new motherboards? Your answer will dictate if Vista needs to be reinstalled or not. If you reinstall Vista from scratch, then you'll have to reinstall everything else, including printer drivers.
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