Richard said:
I want to simply replace my motherboard with another board of the same part
number, but which has a slightly faster CPU. Everything else will be the
same, HDD PCI cards etc.
Of course, I don't want to have to reinstall the OS and all my programs.
Has MS made a webpage indicating the procedure for changing motherboards
without reinstalling the OS afresh and my applications?
Oh, I think I've found something:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824125
Seems if I follow these instructions then I can easily change my motherboard
and keep all my stuff.
"This scenario assumes that your existing motherboard works and that you can
start the existing Windows installation on the hard disk.£
To replace a working motherboard with an updated motherboard and to then
reconfigure Windows to work with the new motherboard, follow these steps:
* Start Windows, and then log on as an administrator.
2* Insert your Windows CD in the CD-ROM drive or the DVD-ROM drive, and
then let Autorun start.
* Click Install Windows XP.
* In the Windows Setup window, click Upgrade (Recommended) in the
Installation Type list, and then click Next
* Follow the instructions on the screen until the computer begins to
restart.
* Just as the computer begins to restart, turn off the computer.
7 Replace the existing motherboard with the new motherboard.
* Turn on the computer, and then allow the upgrade to continue.
Setup installs the HAL, the IDE controller drivers, and any other drivers
that the new motherboard must have.
* After the upgrade is completed, reinstall any service packs or hotfixes
that you had previously installed.
I'm *not* running an OEM operating system.