Re: new motherboard - repair install

In news:530A1731-48D2-4D04-BA19-CDFA5C282CBD@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
wyocowboy <wyocowboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> "Mike Brearley" wrote:
>
>
>>>
>>> Is the XP installation CD you're using the same version (Home or
>>> Pro) that was used to originally install the OS?
>>> Anna
>>
>>
>> Ummm... I feel like an idiot now. I realized before I read this
>> post that the previous install was XP Home and I was using an XP Pro
>> CD. If I still have problems, I'll post another message.
>
> Yes, that should fix your problem. Don't ask how I know that...

Thank you all. I needed a good smile.

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