Is a format needed?

Ok! I know you've already set your mind to it, that you don't want to format... but i would like to bring to your notice something amazing that you probably don't know about, its call " Windows Easy Transfer" is under your Start Menu.

You can backup everything you want even Programs Files & Applications Except you windows Directory. Your Call!

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aasimenator said:
Ok! I know you've already set your mind to it, that you don't want to format... but i would like to bring to your notice something amazing that you probably don't know about, its call " Windows Easy Transfer" is under your Start Menu.

You can backup everything you want even Programs Files & Applications Except you windows Directory. Your Call!

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@OP, this seems to another alternative, i will keep this in mind when i upgrade next time.

@aasimenator, god work mate :)
 
Re: Is a format need?

deep16 said:
good for all of you guys,, i never made it to work...
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ofcourse intel <-> amd is not possible

Recently Athlon 3000+ + Jetway 6100 -> Athlon II X3 + GB 880GM-UD2
Just Installed new drivers (not uninstalled old one) no issues ...
 
Altair said:
If i upgrade to AMD as now im Using Intel do i need to format then? Just Asking.
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no man, you will just have to install the chipsets, network, audio driver of you new mobo,assuming you have an external GPU, if not then just install the GPU drivers as well
 
aasimenator said:
Ok! I know you've already set your mind to it, that you don't want to format... but i would like to bring to your notice something amazing that you probably don't know about, its call " Windows Easy Transfer" is under your Start Menu.

You can backup everything you want even Programs Files & Applications Except you windows Directory. Your Call!

Easy.jpg
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IINM it is suppose to work in OS migration, there will be no need for it if a simple driver upgrade works.(I believe you are telling him to use it in case of format)

Additionally, from Windows Easy Transfer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"The program does not support transferring entire applications themselves and system files such as fonts and drivers.[1] For transferring certain supported applications, Microsoft had planned to release Windows Easy Transfer Companion but never released the final version.[3] Also, for power users, administrators and enterprise computers, a command-line User State Migration Tool (USMT) is available.[4]"

That is why we have portable application creator out there, ThinApp for example.
 
I will backup everything 1st then disassemble everything. If it boots up correctly its ok. Otherwise i will have to format then i will obviously.
 
^ it will boot correctly for sure, just you will have some gitch initially, after installing all the driver that will come with your mobo, you will be fine.

The backup method is good, it will be handy if something goes wrong
 
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