XP Pro x64 Reinstall

[Jesse Gier]

I built a custom workstation and I am having issues with the motherboard and
memory causing BSOD errors with grater than 6GB of memory. In any case, I
would like to purchase a new motherboard while keeping the current memory
and processor, hard drive, and etc, but need information about installing my
OEM copy of XP Pro x64 onto that system. What do I need to do to transfer
the license?

Thanks,
- Jesse Gier -

 

[Andrew E.]

XP only allows for 4GB of memory,as for a oem retail copy of xp,simply
select to register xp on the new install,its fairly auto if you follow the
wizard.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I built a custom workstation and I am having issues with the
motherboard and memory causing BSOD errors with grater than 6GB of
memory. In any case, I would like to purchase a new motherboard
while keeping the current memory and processor, hard drive, and
etc, but need information about installing my OEM copy of XP Pro
x64 onto that system. What do I need to do to transfer the license?

XP only allows for 4GB of memory,as for a oem retail copy of
xp,simply select to register xp on the new install,its fairly auto
if you follow the wizard.

Andrew E.,

Please note that twice the original poster mentioned they are utilizing
Windows XP Professional x64 (or a 64-bit operating system tat allows them to
use more than 4GB of memory - among other things.)

Jesse Gier,

Are you the OEM that built the computer?

 

[Jesse Gier]

Shenan,
Yes, I built it for an AutoCAD workstation at home.

- Jesse -

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I built a custom workstation and I am having issues with the
motherboard and memory causing BSOD errors with grater than 6GB of
memory. In any case, I would like to purchase a new motherboard
while keeping the current memory and processor, hard drive, and
etc, but need information about installing my OEM copy of XP Pro
x64 onto that system. What do I need to do to transfer the license?

XP only allows for 4GB of memory,as for a oem retail copy of
xp,simply select to register xp on the new install,its fairly auto
if you follow the wizard.

Andrew E.,

Please note that twice the original poster mentioned they are
utilizing Windows XP Professional x64 (or a 64-bit operating
system tat allows them to use more than 4GB of memory - among
other things.)

Jesse Gier,

Are you the OEM that built the computer?

Yes, I built it for an AutoCAD workstation at home.

Since you are the OEM and you are replacing the defective parts - it is your
call. I would say you are well within the agreement to do that.

I would first make a full backup to external media of everything important
(or just everything - an image.)

Then I would replace the motherboard and get the device to turn on and see
how Windows reacts. If it boots up - you are home-free. If it does not - I
would try a repair installation.

Although - in the end - a clean installation may be what you need. It could
well be that your problems are not hardware related and just a result of
conflicting or corrupt software/etc. However - even if you have to do a
clean installation, you have the original media, the proper product key(s)
and if you make that backup = all your files so you won't lose anything.

I'd say you are set.

If you were looking for paperwork to do - there is none.

Worst case - you'll have to activate over the telephone instead of over the
Internet.

-
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP

 

[Jesse Gier]

Okay, thanks.. I wasn't sure if there was a note in the user agreement
that stated the software could only be installed once unless some special
arrangements were made.

- Jesse -