Upgrade Dell 8250, Will MOBO Change Affect Dell XP Install?

[DaddyO]

I am looking into upgrading my Dell Dimension 8250 in order to get out of the RDRAM trap.

If I change the MOBO and/or processor, etc., how will that affect my existing Windows installation. Presume I will need to reinstall? And if so, will my the Dell system CD that came with my computer reinstall OK on the new system? Or will I have to add the purchase of an OS to the cost of my upgrade?

 

[INeedCache]

It would be best to reinstall after this upgrade, although you probably could make it work with a repair. Since the Windows disk from Dell is OEM, and you're changing the board, you are supposed to purchase a new copy of Windows. Your disk from Dell will probably work, but you would be violating the licensing agreement. So I guess that decision is one for your conscience.

 

[DaddyO]

Thanks, that clarifies it. Personally, I would not want to violate the license agreement.