Oldboy

So i am looking into things to gets with my taxes in a few months, and a nice Core 2 Duo is inching towards the top, but i have one worry. I bought my computer custom built from CyberPower PC(runs beautiful) and they only sent me a backup disc not a Windows Vista disc. Therefore, if i am correct, i would need to buy a new version of windows when i go to install the new chip, or could i just wipe the hdd, install the chip and then install the backup and it will change the settings accordingly? I would really hate to get a new chip and have to buy a new version of windows to use it.

Oh actually i just thought of something. I have the serial key for my vista, so could i borrow someone elses disc and then use my code to activate it? I don't know how Vista installs and stuff since it was pre installed, but i assume i could just do this then can't i? Anyways Thanks.

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G|F.E.A.D|Killa

nope you have to get a new copy. its only 100 bucks to get a new copy of vista. so just do that.

EDIT: wait are you just upgrading your computer or building a new one if so then you dont need to even reinstall windows.

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nate911

For a new CPU you usually don't need to reinstall Windows. For replacing a motherboard, you do though.

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t4ct1c47

In the worst case, you may need to reactivate Windows online, or by phone. However, you don't need a new operating system, nor do you need to reinstall your current one, if you're only replaceing the CPU.

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Oldboy

oh sweet!?! So it's basically just like upgrading memory or a graphics card where you plug in, install drivers and your all set? Sweet.

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nate911

yep

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CPU-Z Validation at 3.4Ghz! 10749 in 3DMark06! | P4885 in 3DMark Vantage
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Oldboy

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I know what i'm upgrading now! Thanks for the info everyone.

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