Swapping mobos, what do I need to do?

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I have an Intel LX mobo that I am retiring. I have WinXP with all the
updates. What do I need to do to swap out mobos with a VIA Chipset? Do I
remove all the intel devices from the device manager, or just let XP do it
and swap the mobo. All the other stuff will be the same (hard drive, video,
CD etc.).

Thanks
Tom
 
Greetings --

Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM licenses are not
transferable to a new motherboard), unless your motherboard is
virtually identical (same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS
version, etc.) to the one on which the other WinXP installation was
originally performed, you'll need to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place
upgrade) installation, at the very least:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.

This will also require re-activation. If it's been more than 120
days since you last activated that specific Product Key, you'll most
likely be able to activate via the internet without problem. If it's
been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.


Bruce Chambers
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