Programs and data should be safe.
It is only the updates and Service Packs that will need to be reinstalled.
Back-up important data just in case.
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
"jxderezi" <> wrote in message
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>I need to replace the motherboard in a work PC. I found artical824125, it
> sounds straightforward, and my question is after the update will I need to
> reload the work applications on the PC? Does the update wipe out the
> registry
> completely and replace it?
>
> Thanks