New motherboard what will happen to OS?

[stephen-mc]

i have windows vista 32bit and i am getting a new motherboard.What will happen when i boot up my computer with the new motherboard in?will i have to re-install it?If so how do i do it?I have no disk because it was already on the computer

 

[jaquith]

No, in most cases, scripted OEM OS exceptions aside, simply boot to the new MOBO and install the updated and correct drivers per your OS {Vista 32-bit/x86} from the NEW MOBO's website. A non OEM Windows installation has full drivers and libraries - same as any installation.

You will have to re-activate Windows from Microsoft; perhaps online or maybe from calling them directly - you'll be prompted.

 

[stephen-mc]

No, in most cases, scripted OEM OS exceptions aside, simply boot to the new MOBO and install the updated and correct drivers per your OS {Vista 32-bit/x86} from the NEW MOBO's website. A non OEM Windows installation has full drivers and libraries - same as any installation.

You will have to re-activate Windows from Microsoft; perhaps online or maybe from calling them directly - you'll be prompted.

thank you.