Replacing E6850 with Q6600. Need to reinstall XP?

[raptorx]

[quote][quote]Nick, just so I'm clear on this;

[MWISimmer]

If anything does go belly up when you swap CPUs you can always do a repair with the windows disk, that should cure any problems you have. I'm sure a full reinstall isn't necessary, but remember that may get rid of some unwanted junk, so may well be the better option.

Sorry, thats incorrect

A repair will not install/update a HAL. The HAL is only fully installed during a clean Windows start

Not everyone will have problems going from single to multi, but I have seen more than its worth even trying.

Also, some cat tell the difference or even know they are not running properly. Since they have no experience with the new processor they have no idea just how poorly they are running and never suspect there is an issue.

I stand corrected, Thanks Nick

[raptorx]

No worries.  I appreciate everyone's replies.

-Jim

If anything does go belly up when you swap CPUs you can always do a repair with the windows disk, that should cure any problems you have. I'm sure a full reinstall isn't necessary, but remember that may get rid of some unwanted junk, so may well be the better option.

Sorry, thats incorrect

A repair will not install/update a HAL. The HAL is only fully installed during a clean Windows start

Not everyone will have problems going from single to multi, but I have seen more than its worth even trying.

Also, some cat tell the difference or even know they are not running properly. Since they have no experience with the new processor they have no idea just how poorly they are running and never suspect there is an issue.

I stand corrected, Thanks Nick