Installing Windows XP on AMD Athlon 64 FX system

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I am looking to purchase an AMD Athlon 64 FX processor
and compatable motherboard and RAM to install into my
computer. I also will be replacing the hard drive and
reinstalling Windows XP. Now, I've read in the following
article:
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1651/ ,
that installing the original Windows XP straight from the
CD on an Athlon 64 FX system will result in a crash, that
I need to install Windows XP with the SP1a. And
unfortunately for me, the copy of Windows XP that I own
is the original one before the service pack was released.
Naturally, I dont want to have to spend $200 on an OS
that I already have just to get it to work with my new
CPU. Does anyone know any more information about this
situation, or is there a way I can get around this
problem without buying another copy of XP?
 
Brian said:
I am looking to purchase an AMD Athlon 64 FX processor
and compatable motherboard and RAM to install into my
computer. I also will be replacing the hard drive and
reinstalling Windows XP. Now, I've read in the following
article:
http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1651/ ,
that installing the original Windows XP straight from the
CD on an Athlon 64 FX system will result in a crash, that
I need to install Windows XP with the SP1a. And
unfortunately for me, the copy of Windows XP that I own
is the original one before the service pack was released.
Naturally, I dont want to have to spend $200 on an OS
that I already have just to get it to work with my new
CPU. Does anyone know any more information about this
situation, or is there a way I can get around this
problem without buying another copy of XP?
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Maybe this will be of use to you?
http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/winxp-sp1-bootcd.html
 
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