Motherboard change

[Bob Boulette]

After I changed the motherboard and CPU XP will not load.
Loading last known config. it justs runs in a reboot loop.

 

[Cari MS-MVP]

You need to perform a Repair Installation after such a dramatic chipset
change:

See:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];315341
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP

Cari
www.coribright.com

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Bob;
There is no "Last known good configuration".
The one you are attempting to use is based on nonexistent hardware.
You need to perform a Repair Installation 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

This may not be possible if Windows XP is OEM.

 

[Bob Boulette]

Thanks I will try it tomorrow. Why not press 'R' for the
recovery console?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Bob;
Because you do not want or need the Recovery Console for a Repair
installation.
Many people hit that R without reading all the instructions and then
they are lost at a command prompt.