replaced mb now xp constantly reboots

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Dave

I've replaced my Abit BH6 with an MSI 694T Pro (ms6309).
I'm running XP Pro with SP1. I can't get the computer to
stop rebooting itself as soon as XP starts. Any ideas?

Thanks to anyone who responds!
Dave
 
Dave

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.

**** 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).

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

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q315341&ID=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
 
do the three fingered salute and see if in processes there
is a program called msblaster.exe running. If it is
disable it and put your patches and firewall on.

The other alternative is a stick of unhappy ram.
 
Thanks Pete :)
....but it doesn't seem to do anything..I run setup and
select "r", enter the admin password then it just sits
at "c:\windows"...
Are there other commands I'm supposed to enter to get the
repair running?
This is nutz...
Thanks, DK
 
Dave

I believe you are attempting to use the recovery console and *not* following
the correct procedure for a repair install.

Look through the instructions again at this link

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

In brief,

When you get to the screen where you are given the choices of -
"To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.
To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3."

****** Press 'ENTER'. ******

Accept the agreement with F8.

Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the
box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.

Hope that helps
Pete
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Great news Dave

Glad to be able to help and thanks for the update.

Cheers
Pete
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