moving HD to another computer

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Six months ago, I unplugged one of my computers. Now, after I plug it in
and push the button, nothing happens.

I'm thinking of moving the HD (with XP Pro on it) to another computer.
What should I expect? I heard that Microsoft has some kind of
anti-piracy scheme that would prevent Windows from booting up if the
motherboard is changed. Is that true? Thanks.
 
John Smith said:
I'm thinking of moving the HD (with XP Pro on it) to another computer.
What should I expect? I heard that Microsoft has some kind of
anti-piracy scheme that would prevent Windows from booting up if the
motherboard is changed. Is that true? Thanks.
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It's very likely that you couldn't boot, but that has nothing to do with
anti-piracy scheme...

Quite simple, if you don't have the exactly same chipset on the other
computer, you can't boot... Prepare to install WinXP from scratch...

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John said:
Six months ago, I unplugged one of my computers.
Now, after I plug it in and push the button, nothing happens.
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I'm thinking of moving the HD (with XP Pro on it) to another computer.
What should I expect?
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It will either work fine or you may have to do a repair install using the XP CD
before it will boot if the chipsets on the two motherboards are different enough.
I heard that Microsoft has some kind of anti-piracy scheme that would prevent
Windows from booting up if the motherboard is changed. Is that true?
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Nope. You may have to do a manual authorization after a
repair install, but MS will be happy to do that in your situation.
 
It's very likely that you couldn't boot, but that has nothing to do
with anti-piracy scheme...

Quite simple, if you don't have the exactly same chipset on the other
computer, you can't boot... Prepare to install WinXP from scratch...
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You dont have to do that, a repair install will fix the
failure to boot and you wont lose any files or settings.
 
Ato_Zee wrote
Only if you have an authentic MS$ install disk,
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Doesnt have to be authentic, a copy of one will work fine.
this will offer a repair option.If the HD you are moving
to another box is from a Dell, HP, or other system with
a customised recovery disk, then it'll throw a fit and start
asking for an MS$ install disk with a drivers.cab, etc.
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Back up any valuable data for starters, you may be in for a bumpy ride.
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Or its much more likely to work fine.
 
chrisv said:
Right. And then, you get a telegram saying that Billy G has died, and
has left you his entire fortune.

And then you wake up. 8(
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Never ever could bullshit its way out of a wet paper bag.
 
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