Windows XP Pro Upgrade

[dan]

Hello, I upgraded my computer from Windows 2000 Pro to XP Pro sp1 with the
XP Pro sp1 upgrade version. The upgrade was very easy with no conflict or
compatibility problems and all my files and programs worked fine. My
question is I now want to upgrade my computer with a new motherboard and
CPU. The old CPU was only a P lll 800. The computer was built by a local
computer shop and they use quality parts. I plan to use the same case and
hard drive, and the same CD-RW drive and floppy drive and CD drive, but the
new motherboard he tells me has its own sound and video built into the
motherboard. I have 512 of RAM and use crucial brand. I will get new RAM if
I need to so it will work on the new mother board. I may not use the built
in video and use my present card (NVIDIA Card) that I know works with XP
PRO. The guy that will put it together said the motherboard is one that will
work with XP Pro and on the compatibility list for the OS. That is a lot of
changes to my computer, can I use my present copy of Windows XP Pro sp1
upgrade and if so what or how do I activate it with all those changes?
Because of all the changes I may do a clean install with XP Pro Upgrade sp1
if that is OK to do it that way. Or do I have to buy another copy of XP Pro
Upgrade to go on my upgraded computer, I want to be legal. Thanks for any
help or advice.
I tried to find an answer to this by searching the questions already here, I
found one that looked like this question but I did not understand the answer
as they talked more about what the best built computer to buy. Sorry for
asking again if it was already asked.

Dan

 

[Bob Knowlden]

It has been asked a few times.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

The basic method uses a repair installation. Whether you can do this depends
on what version of XP you have. Some people insist that wiping the drive and
doing a clean installation is the only way to get a stable system, but as it
requires re-installing every application, it can be a lot of work. I've had
repair installs work well for me in the past.

HTH.

Bob Knowlden

Address may be scrambled. Replace nkbob with bobkn.

 

[Road_Runner]

Hi ... Do you have an older " FULL " Windows version ( 98 , Me or 2000 ) You
need a full version of windows to make the xp upgrade version to work , Do
you have one ?

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

You may or may not be able to avoid a reinstall. Sometimes a MB swap will
boot up and start Windows and you can then install any necessary drivers.
However, you will often get errors or Windows will not start. Generally,
you can do a repair install and get a good result.

Nevertheless, the preferred method and best result would be a clean install.
As long as you have your Windows 2000 CD, you should have no trouble doing
this - ie. setup will ask you to insert a qualified CD showing you are
entitled to install the upgrade version. You should have no trouble
activating XP after a clean install. It usually takes 2 MB swap/new
installs before you have to call Microsoft. In the event that activation
fails, you will be given a phone number to call.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[wayfarrer]

This procedure may do the trick for you:

How to replace the motherboard on a computer that is running Windows Server
2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125

Good luck!

 

[dan]

Thanks for a quick answer. Yes I have my Windows 2000 Pro full version CD
and product key and all the little booklets that came with it.

Dan

 

[dan]

Thank for your quick answers and how to do it. I do have my full version of
Window 2000 Pro CD and the key and of course I registered it. It seems from
your instructions I do not have to install my Windows 2000 Pro first then do
the XP Pro upgrade. That is what I was going to do. So I can just install XP
Pro Upgrade as a clean install without installing a clean install of Windows
2000 Pro first. Again thanks.

Dan

 

[dan]

Thanks to all for your quick answers to my question. I think I understand
now what I need to do, and how to do it. I personally am not going to
install the new motherboard and CPU the local computer shop is and I was
going to give them My W2K Pro to do a clean install and I was going to do
the XP Pro Upgrade because it was so easy to do on the old motherboard. I
see I do not have to do the W2K install first. Again Thanks

Dan

 

[Michael Stevens]

In

Thank for your quick answers and how to do it. I do have my full
version of Window 2000 Pro CD and the key and of course I registered
it. It seems from your instructions I do not have to install my
Windows 2000 Pro first then do the XP Pro upgrade. That is what I was
going to do. So I can just install XP Pro Upgrade as a clean install
without installing a clean install of Windows 2000 Pro first. Again
thanks.

Dan

You don't even need to reinstall XP at all. You can use your existing hard
drive if you want to.
See the link below for moving XP to new hardware.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Move XP to new hardware.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
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[dan]

Thanks Michael for your info and web site, it explains what is legal. I do
not have the skills to change the items myself but I know now what I can and
can not do. Both of my versions W2K Pro and XP PRO Upgrade are retail
versions.

Dan

 

[Michael Stevens]

In

Thanks Michael for your info and web site, it explains what is legal.
I do not have the skills to change the items myself but I know now
what I can and can not do. Both of my versions W2K Pro and XP PRO
Upgrade are retail versions.

Dan

Great, then you are good to go.
Good luck,
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