XP On New Barebones Machine

[GoodSoldierSvejk]

I'm leaning towards purchasing a new barebones system, and by
barebones, I mean barebones...new mobo, memory, CPU, and case only. I
simply want to strip everything out of my old system and place them
into the new system...hard drives, sound/video cards, CD, CDRW,
floppy, etc etc. The new system will include a Gigabyte GA-8IP900, a
2.4 Gig chip, and 512 MB of DDR memory. My main question is how do I
go about setting up Windows on this new machine or will I have to,
since all I'll be doing is swapping the hard drives and hardware from
the old to the new? Is a repair install all I need to do? Will Windows
have to be re-activated? Will I lose my present Windows settings? What
about all the installed updates that I have...will I have to reinstall
those as well? Also, should I install all the old hardware first and
then do what I need to do with Windows? Is there anything else I need
to know before I go ahead with my plans? I'm sorry I have so many
questions, but I would like to have it done right without losing any
of the data I have already. You all have been VERY helpful with
previous questions that I had and I respect your opinions very much.
Thanks in advance to all who take the time to answer.

---bohus

 

[Scott M.]

I'm leaning towards purchasing a new barebones system, and by
barebones, I mean barebones...new mobo, memory, CPU, and case only.
I simply want to strip everything out of my old system and place them
into the new system...hard drives, sound/video cards, CD, CDRW,
floppy, etc etc. The new system will include a Gigabyte GA-8IP900, a
2.4 Gig chip, and 512 MB of DDR memory. My main question is how do I
go about setting up Windows on this new machine or will I have to,
since all I'll be doing is swapping the hard drives and hardware from
the old to the new?

If you are placing the hard drive (that has windows on it already) into a
new box, you will probably be fine (after the "New Hardware Wizard" stops
detecting/installing all the new hardware that hasn't been set up yet).

Is a repair install all I need to do? Will Windows
have to be re-activated? Will I lose my present Windows settings? What
about all the installed updates that I have...will I have to reinstall
those as well?

I think you'll just have to get the new hardware up/running. I don't think
you'll lose anything.

Also, should I install all the old hardware first and
then do what I need to do with Windows?

Have the box all set first and then install the HD.

Is there anything else I need
to know before I go ahead with my plans? I'm sorry I have so many
questions, but I would like to have it done right without losing any
of the data I have already.

If you're not doing anything to the HD besides picking it up and putting it
into a new machine, you shouldn't lose anything. That being said, it's
ALWAYS a good idea to have a back up of your important data.

If, for some reason, Windows were to give you a problem about the new
hardware configuration not matching the one when Windows was installed,
you'll be given the phone number for MS, where you could obtain an override
code after explaining your situation so, you'll need the original CD Key. I
really don't think this will happen, but just in case.



You all have been VERY helpful with

 

[Billy]

You may want to read this article first (to lesson the headache),
especially the more information section.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314082

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Svejk.

I agree with what Scott and Gary told you. This is just a variation on
their same theme. ;<)

Once you have your new hardware assembled, follow the instructions in this
KB article:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q315341

After you get your firewall and antivirus working again, go to Windows
Update to be sure you have SP1 and any other fixes you need. The only
potential headache I see is if you need to press F6 to install drivers from
a floppy to handle your new combination of chipset/IDE controller/HDs.

In less than half a day you should be able to enjoy WinXP on your new
system. ;<)

RC

 

[Unknown]

May be bad mistake. Too much old hardware is not compatible with new OS.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

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

This will 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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[Grahammer]

I'm leaning towards purchasing a new barebones system, and by
barebones, I mean barebones...new mobo, memory, CPU, and case only. I
simply want to strip everything out of my old system and place them
into the new system...hard drives, sound/video cards, CD, CDRW,
floppy, etc etc. The new system will include a Gigabyte GA-8IP900, a
2.4 Gig chip, and 512 MB of DDR memory. My main question is how do I
go about setting up Windows on this new machine or will I have to,
since all I'll be doing is swapping the hard drives and hardware from
the old to the new?

Whenever changing a mainboard, plan to do the following:
- Backup any data you want to keep
- Swap out the hardware as required
- Boot
- If it doesn't work, try a repair install
- If that doesn't work, format and reinstall
- Whenever changing any hardware, you may need to call Microsoft to
reactivate.

 

[Michael Stevens]

I'm leaning towards purchasing a new barebones system, and by
barebones, I mean barebones...new mobo, memory, CPU, and case only. I
simply want to strip everything out of my old system and place them
into the new system...hard drives, sound/video cards, CD, CDRW,
floppy, etc etc. The new system will include a Gigabyte GA-8IP900, a
2.4 Gig chip, and 512 MB of DDR memory. My main question is how do I
go about setting up Windows on this new machine or will I have to,
since all I'll be doing is swapping the hard drives and hardware from
the old to the new? Is a repair install all I need to do? Will Windows
have to be re-activated? Will I lose my present Windows settings? What
about all the installed updates that I have...will I have to reinstall
those as well? Also, should I install all the old hardware first and
then do what I need to do with Windows? Is there anything else I need
to know before I go ahead with my plans? I'm sorry I have so many
questions, but I would like to have it done right without losing any
of the data I have already. You all have been VERY helpful with
previous questions that I had and I respect your opinions very much.
Thanks in advance to all who take the time to answer.

---bohus

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