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Upgrading my motherboard, what do I need to do to prepare?

Anonymous
2021-10-28T03:03:49+00:00

Hello, I was wondering what are the steps I need to do to transfer my windows 10 and pc data to my new motherboard? Researched online but most of videos and articles skip important questions like:

  1. How do I back up all my pc data?
  2. Do I have to reinstall the drivers for my PC? If so, how?
  3. I had to skip some data during the copying process to the external HDD, not sure why?
  4. When I boot up the new motherboard to install windows 10 during the windows setup do I have to select "custom" instead of the "upgrade option?"
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  1. Anonymous
    2021-10-28T03:49:15+00:00

    Hello, how are you?

    My name is Paloma B., I am very happy to be able to try to help you in the best possible way.

    I understand that you have questions about replacing your computer's motherboard.

    The backup is simple, you should simply copy the important files to an external disk for example, that way the data will be safe, so that you can return them to your computer's disk in the future.

    Yes, the drivers will need to be reinstalled as each motherboard has its correct drivers.

    In this case you will need to go to the manufacturer's website and search for the correct drivers for your motherboard model, it is important to update all available on the website.

    Did an error occur while copying the files?

    Anyway, changing the motherboard doesn't directly influence the hard drive.

    Some people choose to simply switch over, and install new drivers, if they don't have any problems, they don't reinstall Windows.

    This way, neither file nor Windows itself is affected, remaining the same.

    This is optional though, you may not do a clean install of Windows to your disk.

    What exactly appeared after replacing the motherboard? could you share a photo?

    I await news.

    If these procedures helped you in any way, please click on "I solved my problem" and also mark as an answer, so you can help others users.

    We will always be available for whatever you need!

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