Upgrade an Existing Motherboard

[Oz]

I want to upgrade my existing motherboard adn CPU. I am
running XP Pro SP2. Please advise if you can help me.

 

[Jerry]

Help you do what? You're on your own swapping out motherboards - we are not
going to do it for you.

 

[Oz]

I know that much. I was wondering if XP Pro would
recognize new motherboard and CPU.

 

[GHalleck]

I know that much. I was wondering if XP Pro would
recognize new motherboard and CPU.

It might and then it might not. First, how much difference
is there between the old system and the new system? Next,
how much do you know about repairing XP installations? In
the end, it might be better backup the HD, install the new
motherboard and CPU, and then wipe the HD and do a clean
install of Windows XP.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I want to upgrade my existing motherboard adn CPU. I am
running XP Pro SP2. Please advise if you can help me.

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
(same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS version, etc.) to the
one on which the WinXP installation was originally performed, you'll
need to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at
the very least:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.

This will also probably require re-activation, unless you have a
Volume Licensed version of WinXP Pro installed. If it's been more
than 120 days since you last activated that specific Product Key,
you'll most likely be able to activate via the internet without
problem. If it's been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone
call.

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Bruce Chambers

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