Re: Broken CD

From: wojo (kwoyach[SPAM)
Date: 04/02/04 

Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 04:34:42 GMT

"Erich" <tucker322@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:177a401c41867$f66181e0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi-
>
> My system has been having problems because I was using a
> motherboard rated for 1.4 gigs or higher and my CPU
> processor was only putting out 1.29... I have since
> upgraded it to an AMD XP 3000 which puts out 2.6 gigs...
> However, the system still thinks its running off the 1.29
> and will not allow me to do anything with the old
> drivers... Thus leads me to my next problem...
>
> I wanted to reinstall Windows XP, I found my cd and found
> it was cracked and unusable... So, I'm stuck with a
> product key, a registered version of XP, and no cd... Is
> there any way you guys can guide me through the process
> of getting XP to recognize my new CPU? And what do I do
> about the CD??
>
> I'm pissed off...
>
How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];326246

If you have a friend that has a XP CD then borrow it and do a Repair
Install.
For XP to recognize the new Mobo a repair install is needed. A new install
isn't necessary.
If you still want to do a new install you can still borrow a friend's disk
but use your CD key. All Retail XP disks are virtually the same, you are not
breaking any EULA regulations etc... by doing this. 

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