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Swapping CPUs on the same board isn't an issue but I definately wouldn't do it across platforms. There's more to an OS than just Drivers.
Swapping CPUs on the same board isn't an issue but I definately wouldn't do it across platforms. There's more to an OS than just Drivers.
No, that's really all there is. A windows install is a windows install, it is the drivers that define which hardware it works with. If you like to do extra work then hey, knock yourself out and do a fresh install. That's your choice. I am just saying that it's a fact you do not need to reinstall when you switch platforms.
There are some caveats - I wouldn't attempt a platform switch if you're running a raid 0, for example (although raid 1 should be fine). But for the vast majority of situations, you can very easily swap platforms and have Windows up and running in minutes.
I stick to my previous statement, once the OS has chosen it's HAL it doesn't change it again. So depending on the hardware involved ( which may or may not support certain features) , it may or may not work. I use fresh OS all the time it's really not a big deal.
I have had difficulties on the same OS on the same board when installed under a single core processor and then dropping an 8 core in.
Or maybe I'm just wrong
Thanks ATM , didn't know of this tool before now.