Can you upgrade your processor without wiping out the pc?

Do the guys at the computer repair shop have to pretty much start from scratch once they upgrade your processor?

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You can easily change your processor, without affecting your data. Just make sure you buy a processor that is compatible with your motherboard. Look up your motherboard product id on the manufacturers website to see a list of compatible processors.

When you install it, make sure you are grounded (maybe lean your arm on the bare metal of the case). Don't try to force the new processor in; it should just drop into place if oriented correctly. Be sure to apply some thermal compound between the processor and heat sink. And you might as well buy a new heat sink fan while you are down there.

After installation, go into your bios at startup to make sure your processor settings are correct. (read the motherboard manual for details).

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no, your processor doesn't hold any data

only your hard drive does.

once they take the old one out they place the new on in %26 its done, they start the pc %26 thats it.

hope that helps.
If it is ONLY upgrading the processor, you do not have to do a thing (that is, assuming that it is the same motherboard).If you are replacing the mobo at the same time, you will have to install the chipset drivers with the cd that came with the board; things like built-in sound, ethernet and video have their specific drivers.
No. The processor is not a change requiring you to return your system to its original state. All that needs to be done is upgrading the motherboard drivers, and a few system files.
Sir, if you install a new processor you should do a clean install of your operating system.