So banish that fear. You didn't reveal an OS so go ahead and install the OS. Now depending on what doesn't work, you install drivers for that.
But I NEVER EVER use the discs. I get my drivers fresh from the maker of the PC parts.
Hello....
I just purchased a computer from eBay. It's blank. Has nothing on it and no instructions. Just discs. I just want to know if I should install the mother board drivers first and then what? I don't want my investment to turn to break. I am new to this and want to learn. It came with a disc for the motherboard and a Windows installation but I have an old hard drive with all of my information and a Windows installation on it. What should I do? I am thinking install the motherboard first then go from there...

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