Quick Question - MB & CPU Replacement

[DavidJ726]

If I was to upgrade the MB & CPU in my PC, how will that affect the overall
operation of the PC, other than increasing performance? I know I'll
probably need to re-activate XP, but are programs dependant on the CPU /
motherboard? I can't think of any... Should I expect any catastrophes?

Thanks,

David...

 

[Malke]

If I was to upgrade the MB & CPU in my PC, how will that affect the
overall
operation of the PC, other than increasing performance? I know I'll
probably need to re-activate XP, but are programs dependant on the CPU
/
motherboard? I can't think of any... Should I expect any
catastrophes?

Programs are not dependent on the processor and/or motherboard. You will
need to do a Repair Install of XP, so make sure you back up your data
first Just In Case.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Malke

 

[DavidJ726]

Thanks for the answer & the link. That's exactly what I think I need.

David...

 

[Richard Urban [MVP]]

Make sure the M/B you are planning to get supports the same type of RAM you
are now using, or you will be buying more RAM also.

--
Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from: George Ankner
"If you knew as much as you thought you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!"

 

[DavidJ726]

Thanks Richard, Good point!

David...