New motherboard old drive

[wil115]

I would like to install a new motherbord and processor but would like to use my old hard drive with win98 and all my data on it is this possible?

 

[paul172]

Yes, you'll probably get away with it. I always found Win95/98 was more forgiving doing this kind of thing, as opposed to NT/2000/XP.

Just be sure to have all the necessary drivers available for your motherboard etc.

 

[1101001100110101]

It will most likly work, but if you have a way to backup the files/programs off your old hard drive. I would spend the extra time to do that and a clean install. It could save you some headaches in the future.

 

[CobolKid]

Definately do a full backup first. After the mainboard install, at least do a "refresh" install of 98, it's highly recomended that you reformat the "old" hd and do a clean install.

 

[TekTippy4U]

wil115
just create a copy of your Hardware profile (right click My Computer > Properties > HP tab) and name the new profile whatever.....shutdown and do the change over....when you Reboot for the first time, you'll be presented with a Boot Menu with 3 choices - choose #3 (none of the above)..and a New Profile Enum key will be created...then remove the other ones.

TT4U

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