I have heard that once you install XP on your system you
may no longer change your motherboard at will. Is this
true? If not can you just install new motherboards at
will as with windows 98?

Greetings --

Normally, and assuming either a retail license or a generic
(non-branded) OEM license, unless the new motherboard is virtually
identical to the old one (same chipset, same IDE controllers, same
BIOS version, etc.), 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/directo...;EN-US;Q315341

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

This may also require re-activation. 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.


Bruce Chambers

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"natedogg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have heard that once you install XP on your system you
> may no longer change your motherboard at will. Is this
> true? If not can you just install new motherboards at
> will as with windows 98?