Jesse said:
I built a custom workstation and I am having issues with the
motherboard and memory causing BSOD errors with grater than 6GB of
memory. In any case, I would like to purchase a new motherboard
while keeping the current memory and processor, hard drive, and
etc, but need information about installing my OEM copy of XP Pro
x64 onto that system. What do I need to do to transfer the license?
XP only allows for 4GB of memory,as for a oem retail copy of
xp,simply select to register xp on the new install,its fairly auto
if you follow the wizard.
Shenan said:
Andrew E.,
Please note that twice the original poster mentioned they are
utilizing Windows XP Professional x64 (or a 64-bit operating
system tat allows them to use more than 4GB of memory - among
other things.)
Jesse Gier,
Are you the OEM that built the computer?
Jesse said:
Yes, I built it for an AutoCAD workstation at home.
Since you are the OEM and you are replacing the defective parts - it is your
call. I would say you are well within the agreement to do that.
I would first make a full backup to external media of everything important
(or just everything - an image.)
Then I would replace the motherboard and get the device to turn on and see
how Windows reacts. If it boots up - you are home-free. If it does not - I
would try a repair installation.
Although - in the end - a clean installation may be what you need. It could
well be that your problems are not hardware related and just a result of
conflicting or corrupt software/etc. However - even if you have to do a
clean installation, you have the original media, the proper product key(s)
and if you make that backup = all your files so you won't lose anything.
I'd say you are set.
If you were looking for paperwork to do - there is none.
Worst case - you'll have to activate over the telephone instead of over the
Internet.
-
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
