Re: XP and motherboard change

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 07/25/04 

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 15:43:33 -0500

Graham wrote:
> Due to a motherboard failure, I now have to get a new motherboard.
> The question is, with XP pro, how will it deal with a new
> motherboard/different hardware/drivers? Will it need a fresh install
> or can I re-install "over the top" of the existing XP installation,
> or can I get away with just loading new motherboard drivers from the
> media that comes with the new mobo?
>
> Thanks in anticipation!

Perform a Repair Installation:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougknox/doug92.asp
or
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341 

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