chipset question

[deathdemon321]

hey i just had a new motherboard installed in my computer and i was told i should reinstall the os because the motherboard has a new chipset...is this essential or just recommeneded?

(normally reinstalling os is just a pain but for me, i got my os in bulk so i have niether disk or license #)

[Robert]

it really depends. On some computers, I have to reinstall Windows XP, but I would recommend a fresh install to clean up the drivers no longer being utilized.

[Blitz-Host]

i would just run a program like tuneup to clean up anything not being used anymore more info on tuneup can be found at http://www.tune-up.com/info/lp/tuneup-utilities/?ap=1610

hope it helps

[Matt8]

I would agree w/Robert, not only because its nice to scrub down some drivers, but now is a great time for a reformat. And windows PC's tend to need that about as often as you change your oil.

[deathdemon321]

okay ty for that, i was just getting a second opinion (or a third opinion if you count those guys at the computers store),i think i'll try just installing all the drivers for the motherboard then doing a tune-up and the like......if that doesn't work i'll have to dig into my savings and get an os lol, when ur in highschool u only got so much cash :P

[Matt8]

Unless you work at a computer store, most of them pay good. Then your not a poor teenager, and you have easy access to everything tech!

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