Changed Motherboard

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Changed my motherboard, now XP will not boot. It will
arrive at the boot screen, but all of the options will
reboot my PC (Start Normall, Safemode, etc.) Any
suggestions?
 
Marcus said:
Changed my motherboard, now XP will not boot. It will
arrive at the boot screen, but all of the options will
reboot my PC (Start Normall, Safemode, etc.) Any
suggestions?
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Do a repair installation of XP.
 
Graham said:
When you have finished the repair install, back up all of what you
want saved then format and do a clean install.
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However, if the computer came with a recovery/restore disc, then it's a
pretty safe bet that the installation is BIOS locked. By changing the
motherboard, he has effectively - albeit unwittingly - locked himself out of
the system permanently, as the code that the restore disc will look for is
no longer written in the BIOS. If this is the case then his only choice is
to purchase a retail licence as his OEM has been rendered null and void.
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sqr said:
Why

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Have you ever done a Mobo/video/cpu change then a repair install? Sometimes
it works, sometimes it does not. This seems like a not side. It is better to
just format now, rather than struggle to fix it. The hours spent fixing will
quickly surpass the time spent on a format and re-install of programming.
 
Graham wrote:

Have you ever done a Mobo/video/cpu change then a repair install?
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Yes many times.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.
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Works every time for me.
This seems like a not
side. It is better to just format now, rather than struggle to fix
it. The hours spent fixing will quickly surpass the time spent on a
format and re-install of programming.
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Thats not a given. Therefore i don't think he blindly needs to reformat.
 
Once again you are wrong !!!!!!!!!!

"Successfully implemented, SLP uses information stored in
an OEM PC's BIOS to protect the installation from casual
piracy. No communication by the end customer to Microsoft
is required and no hardware hash is created or necessary.
At boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP
information. If it matches, no activation is required.

Every single piece of hardware could be changed on a PC
with SLP and no reactivation would be required - even the
motherboard could be replaced as long as the replacement
motherboard was original equipment manufactured by the OEM
and retained the proper BIOS. In the unlikely scenario
that the BIOS information does not match, the PC would
need to be activated within 30 days by contacting the
Microsoft activation center via the Internet or telephone
call - just as in a retail scenario. "
 
Once again you are wrong !!!!!!!!!!

"Successfully implemented, SLP uses information stored in
an OEM PC's BIOS to protect the installation from casual

She never said it was.


piracy. No communication by the end customer to Microsoft
is required and no hardware hash is created or necessary.
At boot, Windows XP compares the PC's BIOS to the SLP
information. If it matches, no activation is required.

Every single piece of hardware could be changed on a PC
with SLP and no reactivation would be required - even the
motherboard could be replaced as long as the replacement
motherboard was original equipment manufactured by the OEM
and retained the proper BIOS. In the unlikely scenario
that the BIOS information does not match, the PC would
need to be activated within 30 days by contacting the
Microsoft activation center via the Internet or telephone
call - just as in a retail scenario. "


Some companys include a "rescue" disc, which is not the same as an OEM disc.
The rescue disc allows access to a hidden partition where the copy of the OS
and all programs are located. This is where you do the install from. If you
used a new motherboard other than the type supplied by the maker, it will
not recognize the installation as being done on "thier" machine, ergo it is
not a valid install.

Notice, nothing is being said about Micrsoft. It has to do with the maker.
 
She said Dummy.

Include all the quote when quoting, makes for better understanding.

Mised quote here. "However, if the computer came with a recovery/restore
disc, then it's a
pretty safe bet that the installation is BIOS locked.".
Changes the meaning of dummy. She may be corect, but until the OP replies we
will never know.


"By changing the motherboard, he has effectively - albeit
unwittingly - locked himself out of the system
permanently, as the code that the restore disc will look
for is no longer written in the BIOS. If this is the case
then his only choice is to purchase a retail licence as
his OEM has been rendered null and void."

MS says:

"SLP and no reactivation would be required - even the
motherboard could be replaced as long as the replacement
motherboard was original equipment manufactured by the OEM
and retained the proper BIOS. In the unlikely scenario
that the BIOS information does not match, the PC would
need to be activated within 30 days by contacting the
Microsoft activation center via the Internet or telephone
call - just as in a retail scenario. "

OP here, "Changed my motherboard, now XP will not boot. It will
arrive at the boot screen, but all of the options will
reboot my PC (Start Normall, Safemode, etc.) Any
suggestions?"

He did not say he used an original Mobo. So if he did not use the OEM board,
and it was the recovery type of disc like she stated. Then she is correct.
Think, then post.
 
Willit said:
Once again you are wrong !!!!!!!!!!
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Once again, you don't have a clue what you're on about! I bet you don't have
the first clue about 'BIOS locking'. You probably think it's another term
for 'BIOS password'! Maybe you should use some of that free time you so
evidently have so much of to do a little research before you put your
fingers to the keyboard.

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Graham said:
She said Dummy.

Include all the quote when quoting, makes for better understanding.

Mised quote here. "However, if the computer came with a
recovery/restore disc, then it's a
pretty safe bet that the installation is BIOS locked.".
Changes the meaning of dummy. She may be corect, but until the OP
replies we will never know.


"By changing the motherboard, he has effectively - albeit
unwittingly - locked himself out of the system
permanently, as the code that the restore disc will look
for is no longer written in the BIOS. If this is the case
then his only choice is to purchase a retail licence as
his OEM has been rendered null and void."

MS says:

"SLP and no reactivation would be required - even the
motherboard could be replaced as long as the replacement
motherboard was original equipment manufactured by the OEM
and retained the proper BIOS. In the unlikely scenario
that the BIOS information does not match, the PC would
need to be activated within 30 days by contacting the
Microsoft activation center via the Internet or telephone
call - just as in a retail scenario. "

OP here, "Changed my motherboard, now XP will not boot. It will
arrive at the boot screen, but all of the options will
reboot my PC (Start Normall, Safemode, etc.) Any
suggestions?"

He did not say he used an original Mobo. So if he did not use the OEM
board, and it was the recovery type of disc like she stated. Then she
is correct. Think, then post.
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I wouldn't bother arguing with it, Graham. It has the IQ of a mentally
deficient naked mole rat. You can't attempt to have a battle of wits/logic
with something that's clearly unarmed.

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