Re: New mobo for Win2k system
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:21:12 -0600
Edward Diener wrote:
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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