If you have access to another PC and a USB to SATA interface it's worth getting an image before you start (preferably to an external HDD).

Now, it MAY have problems starting, in which case it will advise you to use the install CD to do a repair install.

This should preserve all your settings etc. and just update the drivers and system configs. It should not break your software.

It will also require you to register it again as it will certainly identify the hardware change. This isn't a problem and should happen online without any problems. If there are difficulties, then it will tell you a phone number to call and you can register manually. Just tell 'em that your MB failed and you had to replace it - should be all OK

Last edited by Lawrie; 11/19/15 11:25 PM.

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