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igiwigi
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2017/12/14 13:34:00 (permalink)

Image from old computer

Hi
 
If I have got a windows 10 image of my now defunct computer and load it up to a new computer. will that change the bios and cmos settings, or does it just load up the software only.
I was thinking the worst scenario here .
Otherwise load all from fresh.
What is best advice here as I do not want to upset my new computer when it arrives all nicely built.
All the best
John
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    Jim Roseberry
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    Re: Image from old computer 2017/12/14 13:53:31 (permalink)
    Loading a previous backup image file onto a new machine will not affect BIOS settings.
    However, it does leave the OS a bit of a mess.
    IMO, It's worth the effort to perform a clean OS install... and then install your DAW applications/plugins.
    At that point, create an up-to-date backup image file.
    Best to start on a clean rock-solid foundation...

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    igiwigi
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    Re: Image from old computer 2017/12/14 14:46:01 (permalink)
    Hi Jim
    I will do a fresh Install of all
    Thanks for the reply.
     
    all the best
    John
     
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    Re: Image from old computer 2017/12/14 18:05:20 (permalink)
    I wouldn't do it even in a worst-case scenario.
     
    Like Jim said, it would create an awful mess -- but also I'd be very surprised if any software activation didn't recognize it was on a different system and revert to Demo mode.

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