Re: Upgrading motherboard
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Hello,
If the motherboard is of a different model, then you would need to.
Especially if XP refuses to start up after upgrading your motherboard/CPU.
You will need to do a repair install from your original Windows XP disc.
No, you will not lose any data.
How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341
How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
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"J_Edy" <J_Edy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hey i am thinking of upgrading my motherboard and processor.
Will i have to re-install windows as i have lost my disc however i still
have my product key.
i have windows XP PRO Retail Upgrade installed.
If so will i loose the data on my HDD and how do i obtain a new disc?
.
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