Move XP Boot Drive to New PC

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SteveH

I have built a new computer with Asus P4C800-E
motherboard and Intel P4. I want to move my XP boot-up
drive to the new computer. I am getting an error message
that gives me the options to boot up in safe mode etc....
however this only goes into a reboot and back to the same
message text.... The bios is recognizing the drive and is
showing the drive parameters in setup. Please advise.
Respectfully,
Steve
 
You can also try to do a "repair install" of the same version of XP
(Home/Pro. Original/SP1) over top the installed version. Then, you will
need to re-apply SP1 (if needed) and re-do all other updates. BTW: Windows
will need to be re-activated.

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Steve

During the initial installation XP configures itself to suit the hardware in
order to provide a more stable system. Because of this a major change in
hardware can cause problems - and you have, in effect, changed everything
except the HD.

**** If you have a XP installation CD ****

You should always back up any important files in advance of a hardware
change.

Many users, myself included, prefer to do a full clean install after major
hardware changes as you describe.

The alternative, and equally valid option, is the repair install (also known
as an In-Place Upgrade).

*However, it is not designed to be a time-saving option.*

See following Knowledge Base article for details. Pay careful attention to
the possible loss of data links in the MS article and read all instructions
carefully.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q315341

After doing this you may need to re-activate your installation of XP. If it
has been more than 120 days since you last re-activated you should be able
to activate over the internet, otherwise it will require a short phonecall.

After the repair install you will need to re-install any XP service packs
and updates that are not included on your XP Installation CD, but you will
not need to re-install any applications.

Hope that helps
Pete
 
No problem Steve

It's a frequent question here.

Post an update when you've got a result.

Cheers
Pete
 
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