motherboard replacement with OEM XP

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I want to upgrade my Presario 5423us with a new
motherboard and processor, but only have the restore disc
for my OEM Windows XP. Will XP accept the new board and
chip? Is it possible to do this without problems? Thanks!
 
Moving Hard Drive into new Motherboard and CPU environment will require you
to perform a repair install.

Before you proceed, it is against the Terms of the EULA for OEM version of
XP to carry out this upgrade.

You will need to buy a retail version of XP. May I suggest that you
purchase the XP Pro Upgrade - Academic Edition [not for commercial usage] :
that is only is you qualify. Otherwise you will need to buy the standard XP
Pro Upgrade Version.

Once you have the XP CD and have moved things around, do not attempt to boot
to Windows.

1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or Hard Drive
change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and make sure
booting from CD is the first boot option.
2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your OEM or
Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below
This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft
Windows XP to run on your computer:

To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.
Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows
installations.
Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R to
start the repair.
Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not
press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue
as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will
remain intact.
 
BAR said:
Before you proceed, it is against the Terms of the EULA
for OEM version of
XP to carry out this upgrade.
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Kindly point to the place in the EULA that says this.
 
BAR said:
If you have an OEM version of XP or any other version,
just search your hard
drive for EULA.TXT.
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I have an OEM version of WinXP and my eula.txt file makes no
mention of "mother", "board", or "motherboard".
May I quote this from Microsoft, specifically to the OEM
version:
8<snip!

system. However, the computer system can certainly be
updated with new
components without the requirement of a new software
license. The only
exception to this is the motherboard. If the motherboard
is replaced, the
computer system is deemed "new" and a new license would be
required.
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This appears to be the opinion of the "The Microsoft OEM
System Builder Licensing Team"

Does Microsoft agree with it, anybody?

I seem to recall this subject being discussed in another
microsoft.public newsgroup (possibly even this one) not too
long ago.
 
BAR is correct unless your OEM has chosen to allow upgrades. You will
need to fully read your EULA to see if they will permit this, but it is
unlikely that this is legal. Another thing you can do is try calling
your OEM and ask them specifically and they should be able to give you a
difinitive answer.
 
Matt said:
I want to upgrade my Presario 5423us with a new
motherboard and processor, but only have the restore disc
for my OEM Windows XP. Will XP accept the new board and
chip? Is it possible to do this without problems? Thanks!
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If it is a Compaq motherboard with the same chipset and BIOS brand it
might.

Otherwise no, at least not with a Compaq System Restore disk rather
than an installation CD.

In order to change to a different motherboard it will be necessary to
do a Repair Install of your Windows XP and this requires a Windows XP
installation CD. System Restore/Recovery disks provided by larger
OEMs will not do this.

If your Compaq is running Windows XP Home then the least expensive
option for you would probably be to purchase a Windows XP Pro Upgrade
CD and upgrade your existing system to XP Pro. Then replace the
motherboard and do a Repair Install with the Upgrade installation CD.
See http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm for instructions
for doing a Repair Install.

Good luck



Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
 
Thanks for taking the time to clear this matter up for
me. It is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!
-----Original Message-----
Moving Hard Drive into new Motherboard and CPU environment will require you
to perform a repair install.

Before you proceed, it is against the Terms of the EULA for OEM version of
XP to carry out this upgrade.

You will need to buy a retail version of XP. May I suggest that you
purchase the XP Pro Upgrade - Academic Edition [not for commercial usage] :
that is only is you qualify. Otherwise you will need to buy the standard XP
Pro Upgrade Version.

Once you have the XP CD and have moved things around, do not attempt to boot
to Windows.

1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or Hard Drive
change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and make sure
booting from CD is the first boot option.
2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your OEM or
Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below
This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft
Windows XP to run on your computer:

To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.
Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows
installations.
Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R to
start the repair.
Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not
press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue
as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will
remain intact.


Matt said:
I want to upgrade my Presario 5423us with a new
motherboard and processor, but only have the restore disc
for my OEM Windows XP. Will XP accept the new board and
chip? Is it possible to do this without problems? Thanks!
Click to expand...
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Greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
-----Original Message-----
Hi,

No way, unless you buy an upgrade version of XP Pro.
You may buy other version of XP Pro or XP Home (OEM or Retail).

Peter




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Thanks for taking the time to clear up this problem for
me in such detail! It is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!
 
Greetings --

No, your Compaq OEM Recovery CD will _not_ work on any motherboard
other than the model originally provided with the computer. If you
can find another motherboard that will even fit into Compaq's
non-standard, proprietary form-factor, you'll also need to purchase a
new WinXP license.


Bruce Chambers
--
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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH
 
Greetings --

Actually, until Microsoft gets around to rewriting the OEM EULA to
define the original computer as the original motherboard, such an
upgrade is _not_ a violation of the EULA. *NO* where in the OEM EULA
does Microsoft link the OEM license to any specific computer
component. It really doesn't matter what Microsoft says to systems
builders on this issue, as system builders are _not_ the people to
whom the EULA (as in _End User_ Licensing Agreement) applies.


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:



You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH
 
Greetings --

No, this is incorrect. No where in the OEM EULA does Microsoft
state that the license is bound to any single, specific component.

Granted, in this case, the OP will still need to purchase another
WinXP license, but this is for technical reasons (the Compaq OEM
Recovery CD simply won't work on another motherboard), rather than
licensing issues.


Bruce Chambers
--
Help us help you:



You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH
 
More bullshit......

BAR said:
Moving Hard Drive into new Motherboard and CPU environment will
require you
to perform a repair install.

Before you proceed, it is against the Terms of the EULA for OEM
version of
XP to carry out this upgrade.

You will need to buy a retail version of XP. May I suggest that you
purchase the XP Pro Upgrade - Academic Edition [not for commercial
usage] :
that is only is you qualify. Otherwise you will need to buy the
standard XP
Pro Upgrade Version.

Once you have the XP CD and have moved things around, do not attempt
to boot
to Windows.

1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or
Hard Drive
change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and
make sure
booting from CD is the first boot option.
2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your
OEM or
Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options
below
This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft
Windows XP to run on your computer:

To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press
R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.
Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing
Windows
installations.
Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and
press R to
start the repair.
Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot.
Do not
press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will
continue
as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and
settings will
remain intact.


Matt said:
I want to upgrade my Presario 5423us with a new
motherboard and processor, but only have the restore disc
for my OEM Windows XP. Will XP accept the new board and
chip? Is it possible to do this without problems? Thanks!
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Bruce et al....
I think that these questions about OEM are not appropriate
for the Microsoft forums. These questions should be addressed
by Compaq, Dell or whoever. This is why I sometimes reply
with inappropriate slams. BTW your reply is correct, however
it is a Compaq issue not a Microsoft or XP issue.
good luck
 
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