New Mobo = format HD?

[xaephod]

Do you really need to format your hard drive when you install a new Mobo? With Windows 7, it seems to automatically install drivers. I would hate to reinstall all my games and software, but I will do it if its absolutely required. Let me know, thanks.

 

[boiler1990]

If you have a retail copy of the OS, you should be fine when you transfer over. OEM copies are generally hardware specific (namely CPU and Mobo), and require a reinstallation.

 

[jerreddredd]

it will re-validate after it installs the new drivers though.