new cpu installed,need to reinstall XP??

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It is quite a major change, you can change 3 things b4 the system goe's a
little mental. If you see your system playing up or if it is a critical
machine. then i would re install.
 
newsgroup said:
Hi,

I have jsut put in a new cpu,and the computer is running ok but do i need
to
reinstall xp??

thanks
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If XP is running normally then probably not.
 
newsgroup said:
Hi,

I have jsut put in a new cpu,and the computer is running ok but do i need
to
reinstall xp??

thanks
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If it booted fine and you're not experiencing any issues, then no.
 
I would definitely run a 'repair' from the xp cd. It will load files that new
cpu might need. Boot from the CD and do the second repair you come to - not
the first one. You will not loose any programs you have installed and it will
refresh windows xp for you to work with the new hardware.

If you did not get a CD with the cpu then you need to go to the cpu mfr's
web site and see if you need to download any drivers for that cpu for xp.
That is very important. Also - if you received a CD with the cpu you may need
to check hte mfrs web site for updates to the drivers on the CD.
 
newsgroup said:
Hi,

I have jsut put in a new cpu,and the computer is running ok but do i need to
reinstall xp??

thanks
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Why would you need to re-install XP if everything is working ok? Think
about it....!
 
Phrank said:
I would definitely run a 'repair' from the xp cd. It will load files
that new cpu might need. Boot from the CD and do the second repair
you come to - not the first one. You will not loose any programs you
have installed and it will refresh windows xp for you to work with
the new hardware.

If you did not get a CD with the cpu then you need to go to the cpu
mfr's web site and see if you need to download any drivers for that
cpu for xp. That is very important. Also - if you received a CD with
the cpu you may need to check hte mfrs web site for updates to the
drivers on the CD.
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WHAaaaaT?!?!?!?!?? I challenge you to back this up with specific links,
please.

Pop`
 
What about if he had a single core, or non HT cpu? If he adds a duo core or
HT cpu, doesn't he need to install the multi core version of XP?

I had a HP refurb box that had the single core XP imaged on to the drive. It
ran fine. But when I went to add some debug features to the OS, I had all
kinds of problems until I realized it was a Hyper Threaded CPU, and needed
the multicore install.
 
newsgroup said:
Hi,

I have jsut put in a new cpu,and the computer is running ok but do i need to
reinstall xp??

thanks
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If you just installed a new CPU and used the same motherboard and
everything is working properly then there is no need to do anything
further.

If you changed the motherboard as well, and the new motherboard is a
different make and/or model than the original then you probably should
do a Repair Install so as to ensure that everything is configured
correctly for the new hardware.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
 
Hey, this subject is different from the one posted, however i was wandering
if you could give me some information on why there are different speeds on
the same chip? For example an Intel Core Duo processor with a speed of
1.6Ghz, and another one with 1.83Ghz?

Could you also give me advice on whether a Cor Duo processor is worth
purchasing with a laptop over one with a Pentium-M processor? I will be using
my laptop for work, and ownloading music, and DVD's. Will i see a great
benefit from the Core Duo?

I found a Tosiba laptop with an Intel Core Duo processor with a processing
speed of 1.83Ghz, but it only comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
Will this still run effectively, or would i need XP Pro?

Thanks, Daniel
 
I use a "Yonah" or Core Duo notebook. Yes, it's worth the expense.
You will notice a significant performance boost - especially with any
multitasking. Unless "Cost" is your primary buying criteria, I'd choose
a notebook with Core Duo or the newer Core 2 Duo. (Merom).
 
Hi,

I have jsut put in a new cpu,and the computer is running ok but do i need to
reinstall xp??

thanks
 
Daniel said:
Hey, this subject is different from the one posted, however i was wandering
if you could give me some information on why there are different speeds on
the same chip? For example an Intel Core Duo processor with a speed of
1.6Ghz, and another one with 1.83Ghz?
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Sometimes they will be of a slightly earlier design. Changes in
manufacturing technology occur very frequently and often these changes
allow more precision and finer tolerances in the chip fabrication
process. Thus a chip that was produced last month with a speed
rating of 1.6 ghz might, because of improved manufacturing controls,
this month be able to be operated safely at 1.83 ghz.

Also sometimes there are chips which fail the factory certification
process at the maximum design speed but test out as 100% functioning
and reliable at a somewhat lower speed. These "derated" chips will
then be marked with the speed that they passed certification at and
sold as such.
Could you also give me advice on whether a Cor Duo processor is worth
purchasing with a laptop over one with a Pentium-M processor? I will be using
my laptop for work, and ownloading music, and DVD's. Will i see a great
benefit from the Core Duo?

I found a Tosiba laptop with an Intel Core Duo processor with a processing
speed of 1.83Ghz, but it only comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
Will this still run effectively, or would i need XP Pro?
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Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro are both produced from the same
source code base and there is no difference in performance or
stability between the two versions. The differences between them
consist of certain components and features (most but not all of which
are related to large scale networking and to security) which are
included with XP Pro but are not found in XP Home.

Unless you have a known or anticipated future need for at least one of
the specific items that are found in Pro but not in Home there is no
need for or value in purchasing Pro instead of Home.

Which version of Windows XP?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp
One additional difference, which is not specifically mentioned on the
above sites, is that in a peer-to-peer network configuration XP Home
only allows 5 concurrent logins to a shared network resource whereas
XP Pro allows 10.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."
 
newsgroup said:
Hi,

I have jsut put in a new cpu,and the computer is running ok but do i need to
reinstall xp??

thanks
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No, of course not.


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Phrank said:
If you did not get a CD with the cpu then you need to go to the cpu mfr's
web site and see if you need to download any drivers for that cpu for xp.
That is very important. Also - if you received a CD with the cpu you may need
to check hte mfrs web site for updates to the drivers on the CD.
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What?! Drivers for a CPU? What are you smoking?


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Thanks very much for your reply, it was very helpful.

One of the sites says that Windows XP Pro supports up to two
microprocessors, while Home Edition only supports one. Is the Intel Centrino
Duo just one processor?

Thanks again, Daniel
 
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