Changing MotherBoards

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Dan

I apologize if this is posted on the wrong newsgroup....

If I install a new motherboard will XP give me trouble because I changed the
configuration of my computer?
 
Hi Dan,

most probably yes, you will have problems. If motherboard has different hard
disk controller then windows XP will need new drivers so ... You will also
have to register again your copy of Windows XP.

Mike
 
Trouble is a broad term.

Once you install the motherboard, you will need to do a repair install of XP
as follows:
NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive and you have an
actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with the XP
CD in the drive and perform a repair install as outlined below. If the
system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure, you need to enter
the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter set press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

When the system boots, a few screens into the process you may see a message
instructing you
to hit any key in order to boot from the CD along with a countdown. When
you see this be sure to
hit a key on the keyboard, if you miss this instruction and the system fails
to boot from the CD, it's too
late, you'll need to reboot and try again.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console. ***The selection you want at this screen is
"Setup Windows,"
NOT "Repair Windows Installation.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
either purchase a retail version of XP which will allow you to perform the
above
among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.

Registration mentioned in another post in this thread is NEVER required.
However, you may need to activate again but is generally no more than a
handshake between two computers over the internet. There are times when it
may require a phone call. In such cases, you'll be presented with a phone
number and instructions to call. Just explain what you have done and you'll
be given a new activation code over the phone.

If you have an OEM version of XP, one supplied by your PC manufacturer, then
you may not be able to reinstall XP or do a repair install or even have that
option. Must such manufacturer supplied versions are bios locked and tied
to the original setup. If you have such a disk, be sure to first check with
your system manufacturer before making this change.
 
Michael, you are one of the best posters on these groups.
Sure nice to know you are around!

Regards,

Pop

"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)"
 
Greetings --

Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM installations
and licenses are not transferable to a new motherboard - check yours
_before_ starting), unless the new motherboard is virtually identical
(same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS version, etc.) to the
one on which the WinXP installation was originally performed, you'll
need to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at
the very least:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.

This will also require re-activation, unless you have a Volume
Licensed version of WinXP Pro installed. If it's been more than 120
days since you last activated that specific Product Key, you'll most
likely be able to activate via the internet without problem. If it's
been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.


Bruce Chambers
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Thank you for the detailed explanation. I think even I (LOL) can do it with
this. Thanks again.
 
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