Failed Power supply Upgraded to New MB XP wont start says hardware change and re

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John

I had a hardware failure of the Power supply and MB. now
placing old Hard drive with criticle work files in new
MB/ case, XP wont start! it says new hardware and
restarts even if i chose safe mode it will not start. is
there a way to keep this Harddrive instilation data???
 
John;
You need to perform a Repair Installation to properly detect the new
hardware.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673
 
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