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Which steps are needed to change motherboard on Windows 7 without reinstalling?

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I am planning to upgrade my Sapphire AM2+ Motherboard (Chipset 780G) with a new MSI AM3 (Chipset 785G). I don't want to format and reinstall Windows 7. I have heard that with Windows XP is not that easy because SATA drivers are not available by default, but maybe for Windows 7 things are easier. Do…

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The chipsets are hopefully close enough that it should work without too much problems. It worked for me when I replaced the motherboard of my PC, from an Asus P5B-E (chipset P965) to an Asus P5Q-E (chipset P45). Windows 7 (64-bits Ultimate) took som…

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