New mobo for Win2k system

[Edward Diener]

I am going to be upgrading my motherboard and I want to be able to run my Win2k
system without having to re-install from scratch. I have found 3 possibilities
to do this and am wondering what has been effective for others who might have
had to dfo the same thing:

1) Run the Win2k CD under Win2k, choose Upgrade, wait for reboot, shut down
system, install new mobo, set BIOS, finish re-booting into Win2k.

2) Install new mobo, set BIOS, boot Win2k CD, find Win2k system partition,
choose repair.

3) In Win2k remove any installed hardware drivers which I had prevuiously
installed, set ACPI off, turn off machine, install new mobo, reboot system and
let Win2k find new hardware, remove old drivers. This last method, with a few
specific extras explained, was detailed at
http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=Articles&go=read&arc_id=36.

What success have others had with any of these methods ? Microsoft suggests 1)
when the current system still works on the old mobo which is my case, 2) if the
old mobo has failed, but 3) looks attractive if it really works well since there
is no need to Windows Update everything again as 1) or 2) would almost certainly
require.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am going to be upgrading my motherboard and I want to be able to run
my Win2k system without having to re-install from scratch. I have found
3 possibilities to do this and am wondering what has been effective for
others who might have had to dfo the same thing:

1) Run the Win2k CD under Win2k, choose Upgrade, wait for reboot, shut
down system, install new mobo, set BIOS, finish re-booting into Win2k.

2) Install new mobo, set BIOS, boot Win2k CD, find Win2k system
partition, choose repair.

3) In Win2k remove any installed hardware drivers which I had
prevuiously installed, set ACPI off, turn off machine, install new mobo,
reboot system and let Win2k find new hardware, remove old drivers. This
last method, with a few specific extras explained, was detailed at
http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=Articles&go=read&arc_id=36.

What success have others had with any of these methods ? Microsoft
suggests 1) when the current system still works on the old mobo which is
my case, 2) if the old mobo has failed, but 3) looks attractive if it
really works well since there is no need to Windows Update everything
again as 1) or 2) would almost certainly require.

Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM installations and
licenses are not transferable to a new motherboard - check yours before
starting), unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the old
one (same chipset, IDE/SCSI controllers, etc), you'll most likely need
to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at the very
least (and don't forget to reinstall any service packs and subsequent
hot fixes):

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q292175

What an In-Place Win2K Upgrade Changes and What It Doesn't
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306952

If that fails:

How to Move a Windows 2000 Installation to Different Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q249694&ID=KB;EN-US;Q249694


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[Edward Diener]

Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM installations and
licenses are not transferable to a new motherboard - check yours before
starting), unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the old
one (same chipset, IDE/SCSI controllers, etc), you'll most likely need
to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at the very
least (and don't forget to reinstall any service packs and subsequent
hot fixes):

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q292175

This is 2) above. For 1) above see
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125.

What an In-Place Win2K Upgrade Changes and What It Doesn't
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306952

If that fails:

How to Move a Windows 2000 Installation to Different Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q249694&ID=KB;EN-US;Q249694

Very laborious. I hope I can avoid that option.

 

[DL]

Very unlikely that you can avoid a repair installation, and not reccommended
even if it appears to function correctly.
You will also need to install chipset drivers supplied with your new mobo.

 

[Edward Diener]

Very unlikely that you can avoid a repair installation, and not reccommended
even if it appears to function correctly.

Microsoft's own recommendation is 1), meaning an upgrade, if the old mobo is
still running. See KB 824125. I still like 3) if it will work but I am a little
doubtful. However I will take into account whay you say and consider 2) also. I
might even try all three, after suitably backing up my system, just to see what
appears to work best.

You will also need to install chipset drivers supplied with your new mobo.

Yes, of course. I will have all the latest drivers, including the latest BIOS,
for my new mobo on floppy before I even start.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Colon Terminus]

I am going to be upgrading my motherboard and I want to be able to run my Win2k
system without having to re-install from scratch. I have found 3 possibilities
to do this and am wondering what has been effective for others who might have
had to dfo the same thing:

1) Run the Win2k CD under Win2k, choose Upgrade, wait for reboot, shut down
system, install new mobo, set BIOS, finish re-booting into Win2k.

2) Install new mobo, set BIOS, boot Win2k CD, find Win2k system partition,
choose repair.

3) In Win2k remove any installed hardware drivers which I had prevuiously
installed, set ACPI off, turn off machine, install new mobo, reboot system and
let Win2k find new hardware, remove old drivers. This last method, with a few
specific extras explained, was detailed at
http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=Articles&go=read&arc_id=36.

What success have others had with any of these methods ? Microsoft suggests 1)
when the current system still works on the old mobo which is my case, 2) if the
old mobo has failed, but 3) looks attractive if it really works well since there
is no need to Windows Update everything again as 1) or 2) would almost certainly
require.

I have had dozens of successes using method 1.
I have had one failure using method 1.

My advice:
Image your hard drive first then use method 1.

 

[Edward Diener]

suggests 1)


if the



I have had dozens of successes using method 1.
I have had one failure using method 1.

My advice:
Image your hard drive first then use method 1.

Thanks ! I am glad to know that 1) works well. I will try that, and of course I
will be backing up my hard drive first.