How to upgrade motherboard in Windows XP?

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From: Baz (Baz_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/25/05

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    Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:17:05 -0800

    I upgrade my motherboard once a year on average, I just wish there was a way
    to cancel the license and re-register it again. I have looked to see if this
    is possible but seem doubtful. Have worked on PCs before and am worried when
    I upgrade main components will need to format/run setup. Has anyone done this
    and can reassure me that I wont need to re-register it?

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