How to replace the motherboard without reinstalling Windows 10

When replacing a motherboard in a PC, the windows 10 previously installed may fail due to changes in SATA controller information. It is possible to solve this problem by reinstalling the system completely with all the consequences, or adding the new hardware information manually. It is the replacement of the motherboard without reinstalling that we will discuss later..

How to replace the motherboard without reinstalling Windows 10

The problem in question is not only specific to 10, but in addition to other versions of the Windows operating system. Therefore, the list of actions provided will be effective for any other system.

Paso 1: prepare the record

To be able to replace the motherboard without any difficulty without reinstalling Windows 10, the system should be ready for the update. To do this, you will have to use the registry editor changing some settings associated with the SATA controller drivers. Despite this, this step is optional and if you cannot start your computer before replacing the motherboard, go straight to step 3.

1. Use a keyboard shortcut “Win + R” and in the search box, writes regedit. After that press “AGREE”. O “Come in”. to go to the editor.
2. The next thing you need to do is expand the branch. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServices.
3. Scroll down the listing below and find the directory “Pciide” and select it.
4. Of the alternatives provided, double click “Start”. and specify the value “0”. Press to save “AGREE”.and then you can continue.
5. In the same branch of the registry, locate the folder “Storahci” and repeat the procedure to change the parameter “Start”specifying as value “0”.

After applying the last configuration, close the registry and you can start to install the new motherboard. But before doing it, it is also a good idea to save the Windows license 10 to prevent it from not working after updating the PC.

Paso 2: save the license

Since activating the Windows operating system 10 is directly linked to the hardware, the license is sure to fail after upgrading the components. To avoid such complications, you must link the system to your Microsoft account before unmounting the board.

1. Click the Windows logo on the taskbar and select “Choices”..
2. Then use the section “Accounts”. or a search.
3. On the page that opens, click on the line “Sign in with a Microsoft account.”.
4. Log in with the username and password for your Microsoft web portal account.

   If you connect successfully in the tab. “Your information”. An email address will appear below the user's name.

5. Then go back to the home page. “Parameters”. and open “Update and security”.

   After, in the tab “Activation”. click on the link “Add an account.”to complete the licensing procedure. You must also enter your Microsoft account information here.

Adding the license is the last desirable action before replacing the motherboard. Once this is complete, you can proceed to the next step.

Paso 3: Motherboard replacement

We will not cover the procedure of installing a new motherboard on your computer, since there is a complete post dedicated to this in our web portal. Familiarize yourself with it and perform component replacement. With the help of the instructions, it can also erase some common difficulties associated with upgrading PC components. Especially if you haven't prepared your system for a motherboard change.

Read more: Correct replacement for your computer motherboard

Paso 4: change registration

Once the motherboard replacement is complete, if you have followed the steps of the first step, Windows 10 it will start up smoothly after starting your computer. Despite this, if errors appear, and in particular the blue screen of death throughout the start, you will need to launch the system installer and edit the registry.

1. Navigate to the initial Windows installation window 10 and direct access “Shift + F10”. invoke “Symbol of the system”.where the command is entered regedit and press “Come in”..
2. In the window that appears, select the tab “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” and open a menu “Proceedings”..
3. Click on the post “Bear bush”. and in the window that opens, navigate to the folder “Config” v “System32” in the system unit.

   From the files in this folder, select “SYSTEM”. and press the button “open”..

4. Enter the name you want for the new directory and press “AGREE”..
5. Find and expand the folder created in the previously selected registry branch.

   In the folder list, expand “ControlSet001” and go to “Services”..

6. Navigate to the folder “Pciide” and change the value of the parameter “Start”. about “0”. The same procedure should have been done in the first step of the post.

   The same should be done in the folder “Storahci” in the same section of the registry.

7. To end, highlight the directory you created at the beginning of the record and click “Proceedings”. on the top panel.

   Click on the line “Unload the bush”. and then you can restart your computer, leaving the windows installer 10.

This method is the only option to avoid the BSOD after changing the board. If you carefully follow the instructions, you will be able to safely start your Windows computer 10.

Paso 5: update windows activation

After linking your Windows license 10 to your Microsoft account, you can reactivate your system “Troubleshooting tools”.. You must have a Microsoft account enabled on your computer to activate it.

1. Open “Choices”. through the menu. “Start”. similar to the second step and go to page “Update and security”..
2. In the tab. “Activation”. find and use the link “Problem resolution”..
3. Then, a window will open with a message that the operating system cannot be activated. To correct the error, click on the link “Hardware components have recently been changed on this device”..
4. The final next step is to choose the device you are using from the list provided and press the button. “Activate”..

We have also covered the Windows activation procedure in other instructions on the site and, in some cases, It can also help you to solve the problem of reactivating the system after replacing the motherboard.. Despite this, this post comes to an end at this point.

Read also:
Activating the Windows operating system 10
Reasons why Windows 10 does not activate

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