Hot to change motherboard without reinstalling XP?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mr Bean
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Mr Bean wrote:
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| I've tried to understand sysprep commands but I'm to stupid to use it!
|
| Help!!!


Hi Mr Bean -

You must have an XP CD that contains all of the Microsoft Utilities.

You will need to extract files from the Windows XP CD. The files are
located in the Support\Tools folder in a cabinet file called Deploy.cab.
The files are Sysprep.exe and Setupcl.exe. Extract these files to the same
folder.

With the old motherboard still in the system run Sysprep.exe and tell it to
"reseal" Windows XP. Note that it will shut down the PC when it completes
the reseal process.

Swap out the motherboard, installing the new one and fire up the machine.
You'll be required to reactivate Windows XP and the Device Manager will be
repopulated.

You will need to reactivate with the same key-code. Your applications,
data, user settings, Service Pack Updates and Windows Updates will all be
retained.

Back up before attempting anything!

Jef
 
Bird said:
Mr Bean wrote:
|
| I've tried to understand sysprep commands but I'm to stupid to use it!
|
| Help!!!


Hi Mr Bean -

You must have an XP CD that contains all of the Microsoft Utilities.

You will need to extract files from the Windows XP CD. The files are
located in the Support\Tools folder in a cabinet file called Deploy.cab.
The files are Sysprep.exe and Setupcl.exe. Extract these files to the same
folder.

With the old motherboard still in the system run Sysprep.exe and tell it to
"reseal" Windows XP. Note that it will shut down the PC when it completes
the reseal process.

Swap out the motherboard, installing the new one and fire up the machine.
You'll be required to reactivate Windows XP and the Device Manager will be
repopulated.

You will need to reactivate with the same key-code. Your applications,
data, user settings, Service Pack Updates and Windows Updates will all be
retained.

Back up before attempting anything!

Jef
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So reseal command is the key.

MANY THANX!!!

:)
 
Bird said:
Mr Bean wrote:
|
| I've tried to understand sysprep commands but I'm to stupid to use it!
|
| Help!!!


Hi Mr Bean -

You must have an XP CD that contains all of the Microsoft Utilities.

You will need to extract files from the Windows XP CD. The files are
located in the Support\Tools folder in a cabinet file called Deploy.cab.
The files are Sysprep.exe and Setupcl.exe. Extract these files to the same
folder.

With the old motherboard still in the system run Sysprep.exe and tell it to
"reseal" Windows XP. Note that it will shut down the PC when it completes
the reseal process.

Swap out the motherboard, installing the new one and fire up the machine.
You'll be required to reactivate Windows XP and the Device Manager will be
repopulated.

You will need to reactivate with the same key-code. Your applications,
data, user settings, Service Pack Updates and Windows Updates will all be
retained.

Back up before attempting anything!

Jef
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Since we got so far, if I want use nicely done XP as a ghosted to use on
other machines, what other commands would you recommend to use wit sysprep?

I mean use one well organized copy of XP which will allow me to
changewin number and curtesy period of activation.

I know I'm asking for a huge favor!

:)
 
Mr Bean wrote:
|
| Since we got so far, if I want use nicely done XP as a ghosted to use on
| other machines, what other commands would you recommend to use wit
| sysprep?
|
| I mean use one well organized copy of XP which will allow me to
| changewin number and curtesy period of activation.
|
| I know I'm asking for a huge favor!
|
| :)
|

Hi Mr Bean -

Unfortunately, as a home computer user, my knowledge is limited by my own
use of Sysprep to move an installation to a new computer without having to
perform a Repair install, which is destructive to Service Packs and most
Windows Updates.

Your best bet would be to search for the available commands for Sysprep at
http://microsoft.com.

I did a quick search and found a good place to start:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302577

Jef
 
Bird said:
Hi Mr Bean -

Unfortunately, as a home computer user, my knowledge is limited by my own
use of Sysprep to move an installation to a new computer without having to
perform a Repair install, which is destructive to Service Packs and most
Windows Updates.

Your best bet would be to search for the available commands for Sysprep at
http://microsoft.com.

I did a quick search and found a good place to start:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302577

Jef
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I'm aware of this article and docs about sysprep.

I'm a computer technician, but their language is so difficult to
understand, that not many technicians are using sysprep to install Windows.

I had a try several times and ended up always installing Windows typical
way, insert CD and start from scratch.

If MS would be more friendly to people, who do work for them without any
rewards, they would supply ready scripts for use in many different
scenarios.

Unfortunately they don't give a s%^&t about us and so far not many
resellers are using sysprep the proper way.

Since launch of Win XP I was not able to use it and even find on the net
some easier to understand explanation, how to use it.

My current post is another attempt to find the solution to speed up an
installation of Windows.

To use sysprep properly I had few attempts using doc from MS, wasted two
days and no joy.

Would be nice to be able to make two copies of Win XP, Pro and Home
with great setups, ghost it to other machines in a matter of few minutes
without many hassles and than just put drivers and serial numbers and
deliver it to the client.

Thanks for your help.

I'll try again...

;)
 
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