Changing motherboard with XP OEM

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Opusita

As I previously posted my computer crashed after I accidently gave it a
minor electrostatic shock. My XP is an OEM installation. After reading the
info in the links provided by Carey Frish in an earlier post, wherein it
states that a new motherboard cannot be installed with an OEM XP
enviornment, I am at a loss as to how to repair my computer. Replacment with
a like board is not an option as I've had too many problems with the orignal
and would welcome a change.

Advice or comments.........please.

Marian
 
The OEM version of Win XP depends on if the disk is an actual Win XP disk or
a restore disk from a PC manufacturer
If the later then no you can not use it If the disk is a Microsoft Windows
OEm then you should be able to use it
K
 
My XP is an OEM installation. After reading the
info in the links provided by Carey Frish in an earlier post, wherein it
states that a new motherboard cannot be installed with an OEM XP
enviornment
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Well, as far as I understand that statement it's bogus. I have an OEM XP
disk and recently replaced a clapped out Pentium 3 motherboard with a shiny
new Pentium 4 mb and the installation and activation went (more or less)
smoothly.

The important thing is that you have that OEM XP disk.
 
As Kieth has mentioned, it depends on the OEM.

eg, the Mom and Pop builder next door buys MS Windows OEM CDs that will, in
fact, install on another machine. These machines also use off-the-shelf
cases that will accept off-the-shelf motherboards.

Gateway computers come with branded versions of Windows that will likewise
install on another machine. The cases of these machines usually require
some work with metal-cutting tools before they will accept an off-the-shelf
motherboard.

HP and Compaq come with "Branded" versions of windows that are keyed to the
BIOS of the motherboard that was installed with your machine. [Keep in mind
that these machines ship with a hidden "restore" partition on your hard
drive. If your hard drive dies, you have to contact the manufacturer and
pay twenty something bucks to get actual installation disks.]
When you try to install Windows on any motherboard other than what your
install disks are branded to, you get an error message saying "This is not a
Compaq" [or "THis is not a HP"] and you are kicked out of the install
routine. Compaq cases are uniqe -- no amount of metal and plastic cutting
will make an off-the-shelf motherboard fit in the case. The two HP cases
that I have worked with did, with some modification, accept off-the-shelf
Micro ATX motherboards.

E-Machines do not ship with any copy of Windows.

IF your OEM is of the Mom & Pop variety, when you register Windows you will
get a message telling you that your copy of WIndows is already registered.
At that point there is a 1-800 number that you can call. Tell your story to
the nice person that answers your call and they will give you a new
registration number.

Buy, and use, a grounding strap. Grounding straps are much less expensive
than are motherboards.

steve
 
Thanks to all for the responses.

My CD is a Magnell Recovery CD. It states "the software on this Recovery CD
was preinstalled on your hard drive at the factory and may only be used for
backup and recovery of your Magnell Associates, Inc. computer system."

Marian


joust in jest said:
As Kieth has mentioned, it depends on the OEM.

eg, the Mom and Pop builder next door buys MS Windows OEM CDs that will, in
fact, install on another machine. These machines also use off-the-shelf
cases that will accept off-the-shelf motherboards.

Gateway computers come with branded versions of Windows that will likewise
install on another machine. The cases of these machines usually require
some work with metal-cutting tools before they will accept an off-the-shelf
motherboard.

HP and Compaq come with "Branded" versions of windows that are keyed to the
BIOS of the motherboard that was installed with your machine. [Keep in mind
that these machines ship with a hidden "restore" partition on your hard
drive. If your hard drive dies, you have to contact the manufacturer and
pay twenty something bucks to get actual installation disks.]
When you try to install Windows on any motherboard other than what your
install disks are branded to, you get an error message saying "This is not a
Compaq" [or "THis is not a HP"] and you are kicked out of the install
routine. Compaq cases are uniqe -- no amount of metal and plastic cutting
will make an off-the-shelf motherboard fit in the case. The two HP cases
that I have worked with did, with some modification, accept off-the-shelf
Micro ATX motherboards.

E-Machines do not ship with any copy of Windows.

IF your OEM is of the Mom & Pop variety, when you register Windows you will
get a message telling you that your copy of WIndows is already registered.
At that point there is a 1-800 number that you can call. Tell your story to
the nice person that answers your call and they will give you a new
registration number.

Buy, and use, a grounding strap. Grounding straps are much less expensive
than are motherboards.

steve

Opusita said:
As I previously posted my computer crashed after I accidently gave it a
minor electrostatic shock. My XP is an OEM installation. After reading the
info in the links provided by Carey Frish in an earlier post, wherein it
states that a new motherboard cannot be installed with an OEM XP
enviornment, I am at a loss as to how to repair my computer. Replacment with
a like board is not an option as I've had too many problems with the orignal
and would welcome a change.

Advice or comments.........please.

Marian
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joust in jest said:
Buy, and use, a grounding strap. Grounding straps are much less expensive
than are motherboards.
Click to expand...

What should the ends of the grounding strap be connected to?
 
Bob;
The computer case.
It is important that you, the motherboard and the computer are at the
same potential.
 
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