Re: Expert "Aha!!" Urgently Needed.

On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:25:09 +1100, Pat Garard wrote:

> I will think about the repair install - I am also tempted to start right over!

You're welcome, Pat. When changing a motherboard, I always repair install.
I once lost an entire setup from a failed boot after a motherboard
replacement. Never again. Well, at least not for that reason ;) 

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

-- 
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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