upgrade problems

[Dennis]

I have an older machine running Windows 2000. I installed
a new system board and processor. I now get Inaccessable
boot device. The hard drive boots fine with the original
system board and processor. Any suggestion other than
reformating and reinstalling everything.
Thanks

 

[Dave Patrick]

How to Move a Windows Installation to Different Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=249694

HOW TO: Replace the Motherboard on a Computer That Is Running Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=824125

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Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
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| I have an older machine running Windows 2000. I installed
| a new system board and processor. I now get Inaccessable
| boot device. The hard drive boots fine with the original
| system board and processor. Any suggestion other than
| reformating and reinstalling everything.
| Thanks

 

[JC]

Yeah - re-run Win2k setup from the MS disk, but instead
of installing a fresh copy of the OS, select the repair
option.


JC.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Normally, unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the
old one (same chipset, IDE controllers, etc), you'll most likely need
to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at the
very least (and don't forget to reinstall any service packs and
subsequent hot fixes):

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q292175

What an In-Place Win2K Upgrade Changes and What It Doesn't
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306952

If that fails:

How to Move a Windows 2000 Installation to Different Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q249694&ID=KB;EN-US;Q249694


Bruce Chambers

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