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More info?)
Mike,
I'm installing a new motherboard and processor and want to know if the
repair option install will work for me.
I'm swapping out my asus A7N8X-E Deluxe and AMD Athlon 3000+ for a K8N-E
Deluxe and AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Everything else is the same setup just the
CPU and Board are diffiernt, I'd rather not have to reinstall Windows XP Pro
and all my programs if I don't have to.
"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> That he did, but if he changes the board type, he will have to do a repair
> install.. there is nothing like knowing the full picture before you start
> something..
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> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/user
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> "Jerry" <NoSpamChiefZeke@MSN.com> wrote in message
> news:e6L2KAADFHA.3328@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > He asked about motherboard size - not about reinstalling/repairing
> > Windows.
> >
> > "BAR" <BAR@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news
A4C6444-1AB8-4D62-8EE6-86215C8BA63F@microsoft.com...
> >> If you replace the motherboard with anything other than another of the
> >> exact
> >> make, model and type: you will need to perform a repair installation
> >> before
> >> XP will work.
> >>
> >> Repair Install to SET XP to New Motherboard
> >> 1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or Hard
> >> Drive
> >> change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and make
> >> sure
> >> booting from CD is the first boot option.
> >> 2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your OEM
> >> or
> >> Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
> >> 3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
> >>
> >> When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options
> >> below
> >> This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to run on
> >> your computer:
> >>
> >> 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 to start the Windows Setup.
> >>
> >> Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows
> >> installations.
> >>
> >> Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R
> >> to
> >> start the repair.
> >>
> >> Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not
> >> press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will
> >> continue
> >> as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings
> >> will
> >> remain intact.
> >>
> >> Warning: Do not immediately activate over the internet when asked, enable
> >> the XP firewall before connecting to the internet. You can activate after
> >> the
> >> firewall is enabled. Control Panel - Network Connections. Right click
> >> the
> >> connection you use, Properties, and there is a check box on the advanced
> >> page.
> >>
> >> Reapply updates or service packs applied since initial Windows XP
> >> installation. Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install
> >> XP
> >> CD will remove SP1 / SP2: and SP2 will need to be reapplied.
> >>
> >> Activation
> >> What happens when you change a motherboard or move a hard drive depends
> >> on
> >> the accumulated changes made within a 120 day period since initial
> >> activation. As a precaution the windows\system32\WPA.DBL and WPA.DBL
> >> should
> >> be copied to a floppy before doing a repair install.
> >>
> >> It also depends on the version of Windows XP intended for the move.
> >>
> >> Retail versions of XP
> >> 1.Retail versions of XP can be moved from and reinstalled as many times
> >> as
> >> you want as long as it is in compliance with the EULA. The EULA states:
> >> You
> >> may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a
> >> single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device
> >> ("Workstation Computer")
> >>
> >> OEM versions of XP
> >> 1.OEM versions of XP preinstalled on systems according to the OEM EULA
> >> cannot be transferred to another computer. This is defined in the EULA.
> >> 2.OEM versions sold with a piece of hardware are thought to be tied to
> >> the
> >> original computer it is installed on. From the link [clarification],
> >> hardware
> >> can be upgraded and only the change of mother board will qualify as a
> >> non-original computer.
> >>
> >> For clarification: Contact your local Microsoft office.
> >>
> >> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >>
> >>> Micro ATX refers to motherboard size.. unless you have a peculiarly
> >>> small
> >>> case, any atx board shoud fit..
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Mike Hall
> >>> MVP - Windows Shell/user
> >>>
> >>>
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Paul" <Paul@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:C6C66982-1B1E-48EB-9F1B-B65F3376B520@microsoft.com...
> >>> >I want to upgrade my motherboard but need a bit of info.
> >>> >
> >>> > My current system has a Micro ATX. Can I install a ATX or do I need
> >>> > to
> >>> > stick to Micro ATX.
> >>> >
> >>> > Thanks
> >>> >
> >>> > Paul P
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