Effect on Hoster if I Change CPU

[doransdome]

My backup pc died recently. Am building a pc and have response from support ticket that I can reload all my MTU program.

Problem is, everything is here EXCEPT the new CPU that I want to use. I know MTU takes a snap of the system build as verification that the programs are not duplicate loaded...BUT does that include the CPU??

I am asking because I have another CPU I could use for now and get on with my building, then I would want to change to the upgraded CPU when it arrives. But will that affect my ability to download and install program upgrades later?

Today would be great day to do my building and loading but I do not want to risk a problem down the road. On the other hand I don't really want to wait another week to have a backup system.

Thanks to all!

[ddouglass]

If you are using version 4 (any of them) then before you change the CPU out again be sure to uninstall them on line before you shutdown and replace the CPU with the new one. That way MTU's computer will automatically reset that copy to be reloaded on the new one.
When you replace the CPU you do know you will probably have to re-activate your Windows OS (maybe even have to reload it) too and if you do this too many times (I don't remember how many) then you have to call them (number given at that time) to get it re-activated.

[doransdome]

Thanks for the quick response. My bad, I did not say I am using Hoster 321a on XP. I am really bummed that I would have to uninstall and reinstall Hoster. That pretty much negates any advantage to starting now with the slower CPU.

The CPU upgrade would not affect XP at all. You just have to go into the bios at first boot, have it recognize the new cpu or load the appropriate data and restart. I have done that a number of times over the years on my other computers without any problems with XP or Microsoft requiring re-activation. Perhaps that is a new thing with Vista.

But, since you think it will make a difference on Hoster I guess I will wait another week until my new CPU arrives. Thanks again for the quick response.

[bobcox- with the Lord]

Don't forget to update your bios before you change your cpu, and make sure your power supply will handle it.
i changed mine a while back, and did not look at the power differance. 65 watt to a 125 watt. to much for my power supply, had all kinds of problems.
Just a thought. Bob

[bryant]

Originally Posted by bobcox

Don't forget to update your bios before you change your cpu, and make sure your power supply will handle it.
i changed mine a while back, and did not look at the power differance. 65 watt to a 125 watt. to much for my power supply, had all kinds of problems.
Just a thought. Bob

How about upgrading ram on a laptop, should Bios be updated then first as a must. If so, how do I do it. (w/o messing things up.

[hwheeler43]

All you have to do is add the ram. The pc will recognize it when you boot the first time. I upgraded one of mine to 2gb and the other to 1.5 gb. Very simple. Make sure you take the battery out before installing the new memory.

[capnvic]

Originally Posted by bryant

How about upgrading ram on a laptop, should Bios be updated then first as a must. If so, how do I do it. (w/o messing things up.

It also depends on the BIOs update. many companies like dell or HP/Compaq will tell you what improvement you may get when you update the BIOS. BIOS updates are easy to do if you follow the manufacturers directions. As for memory, HWheeler43 said it right, just go ahead and upgrade the memory. BIOS updates are more important when it comes to processor, video, and disk support.