Cannot restore XP drive in computer -HELP!

[Ron]

I have replaced my motherboard and processor in my
computer.
When I try to startup the original drive, the computer
will not start.
I tried to go into XP setup and recovery, and it takes me
to a DOS prompt and I cannot recover.

What do I do? Do I need to reformat the entire drive? If
so, I hear I need a new product key from Microsoft. Is
this true?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed
http://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I have replaced my motherboard and processor in my
| computer.
| When I try to startup the original drive, the computer
| will not start.
| I tried to go into XP setup and recovery, and it takes me
| to a DOS prompt and I cannot recover.
|
| What do I do? Do I need to reformat the entire drive? If
| so, I hear I need a new product key from Microsoft. Is
| this true?

 

[Ron]

Thanks, Carey.
Now, I get to the XP Windows and my desktop icons are gone.
It does not show my loaded programs.
But, under the programs folder, the programs are there.
Is there a way to recover my original programs without re-
installing all the programs?

Ron