CPU change, does it require software updates

Hi,

I noticed that a few times since I changed the cpu, that I can't power down
the computer, it hangs up (have to restart and shot down) (I suspect it is
related to games programs).

When we install softwares on win 98. Are there applications building
differently depending on the cpu detection? I run the Cygwin (unix on win).
Is unix building aps depending on the cpu (p 2 vs p3 architecture).

Regards

Richard

I do not know about Cygwin, but Windows loads different things based
on the cpu. When I change a motherboard, I never just change a cpu, I
ALWAYS put the Windows cd in and boot from that. Then when it comes up
and asks if I want to install Windows I say yes. At the SECOND "R",
where it finds your existing OS, NOT the first "R", I say yes and
Windows deletes stuff and installs the right stuff and I have never
had a problem. I have gone from Intel to AMD and from AMD to Intel,
works fine every time.


On Thu, 11 May 2006 08:13:22 -0400, "Richard" <>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I noticed that a few times since I changed the cpu, that I can't power down
>the computer, it hangs up (have to restart and shot down) (I suspect it is
>related to games programs).
>
>When we install softwares on win 98. Are there applications building
>differently depending on the cpu detection? I run the Cygwin (unix on win).
>Is unix building aps depending on the cpu (p 2 vs p3 architecture).
>
>Regards
>
>Richard
>

Thanks fGeorge,

I experienced too much problems reinstalling Windows during a recent HD
change. I will keep it as is, it is fairly satisfying to me. If I change
anything, I would reinstall the AGP video driver. I also suspect that the
level 2 cash, making it a K6 III (twice as fast? as a II) is on the chip at
400 mhz.

Regards