loading existing OS on a new motherboard?

[Tuck]

How do I get my existing operating system to load up on a
new motherboard? I get the ole "blue screen of goto HELL"!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Tuck;
Is it OEM or Retail Windows XP?
If Retail, a Repair Installation may be required to properly detect
the new hardware:
Repair Installation:
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

If OEM, did Windows XP come with the computer?
If so, you may not be able to, contact the computer manufacturer for
details.

 

[Guest]

It's a retail version. Thanks for the reply and the
link. I'll give it a shot.

Thanks

 

[Michael Stevens]

How do I get my existing operating system to load up on a
new motherboard? I get the ole "blue screen of goto HELL"!

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://michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
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