XP fails to load after replacing mother board

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I have win xp pro on my computer and I replaced the mother board and
processor and now I get a blue screen when XP tries to boot up
 
Simple,one must reinstall xp with a new board...Install xp cd,boot to
xp cd (adjust the BIOS for this),then at info screen select,install xp,new
copy,delete the partition,create one,then xp installs auto.
 
KANLINK said:
I have win xp pro on my computer and I replaced the mother board and
processor and now I get a blue screen when XP tries to boot up
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Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM installations are
not transferable to a new motherboard - check yours before starting),
unless the new motherboard is virtually identical (same chipset, same
IDE controllers, same BIOS version, etc.) to the one on which the 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

The "why" is quite simple, really, and has nothing to do with
licensing issues, per se; it's a purely technical matter, at this point.
You've pulled the proverbial hardware rug out from under the OS. (If
you don't like -- or get -- the rug analogy, think of it as picking up a
Cape Cod style home and then setting it down onto a Ranch style
foundation. It just isn't going to fit.) WinXP, like Win2K before it,
is not nearly as "promiscuous" as Win9x when it comes to accepting any
old hardware configuration you throw at it. On installation it
"tailors" itself to the specific hardware found. This is one of the
reasons that the entire WinNT/2K/XP OS family is so much more stable
than the Win9x group.

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

This will also probably require re-activation, unless you have a
Volume Licensed version of WinXP Pro installed. 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.


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Andrew said:
Simple,one must reinstall xp with a new board...

Wrong.

Install xp cd,boot to
xp cd (adjust the BIOS for this),then at info screen select,install xp,new
copy,delete the partition,create one,then xp installs auto.
Click to expand...


Still trying to sabotage people, I see.

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KANLINK said:
I have win xp pro on my computer and I replaced the mother board and
processor and now I get a blue screen when XP tries to boot up
Click to expand...

K...
As I'm sure you've noted from the responses you rec'd, a Repair installation
of XP is ordinarily required after a motherboard change and this may be the
appropriate route for you at this time; however, Microsoft recently
(3/30/05) published an interesting article on replacing a motherboard -- see
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125

The article details a simplified process (obviating the Repair install) that
presumably results in the XP OS recognizing a new motherboard. This article
was just brought to my attention and I haven't had a chance to try it out.
Two scenarios are involved -- one where the existing motherboard works and
the other where you're replacing a failed motherboard. I would guess at this
point the latter scenario would apply to your situation.

Anna
 
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Andrew E. said:
Simple,one must reinstall xp with a new board...Install xp cd,boot to
xp cd (adjust the BIOS for this),then at info screen select,install
xp,new copy,delete the partition,create one,then xp installs auto.
Click to expand...

Wrong, again!
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Move XP to new hardware.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
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Anna said:
K...
As I'm sure you've noted from the responses you rec'd, a Repair
installation of XP is ordinarily required after a motherboard change
and this may be the appropriate route for you at this time; however,
Microsoft recently (3/30/05) published an interesting article on
replacing a motherboard -- see
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125
The article details a simplified process (obviating the Repair
install) that presumably results in the XP OS recognizing a new
motherboard. This article was just brought to my attention and I
haven't had a chance to try it out. Two scenarios are involved -- one
where the existing motherboard works and the other where you're
replacing a failed motherboard. I would guess at this point the
latter scenario would apply to your situation.
Anna
Click to expand...

Thank you Anna, I have revised my web page to include the new procedure.
Move XP to new hardware.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
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(e-mail address removed)
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
 
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