Re: Windows XP - moving hard drive to a new system - PLEASE HELP!!!!
- From: Tecknomage <tecknode@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:53:06 -0800
On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:00:23 -0400, "Toni" <Toni24@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've got a 2GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400 desktop computer, with two 1Gig 2700 RAM modules. I
just tried upgrading the CPU like I've done dozens of times before on other computers.
Well, I think my luck has run out because even when I put the original CPU back in,, the
system won't boot. Powers on, fans run, but the LCD monitor disappoints me by refusing
to do anything, and it doesn't appear that the hard drive is doing anything. (It's
ironic that I have done this so many times for other people. but doing it on my own
working system I get to experience the panic of FUBAR.)
After an hour of re-seating everything, checking connectors, etc. I'm saddened to
realize this mother board has bit the big one. (Its an outdated Shuttle AK32V.).
It is (was?) a daily-work Windows XP Pro computer so I must get it up and running ASAP.
It's Wednesday night so I need to quickly find a new system on Thursday morning. I'm
assuming I won't be lucky enough to find my exact, outdated motherboard. I'd like to
save some money by moving my RAM and graphics card (Radeon HD 2600 Pro) to the new
system.
Can anyone recommend the best way to move my WinXP hard drive (formatted NTFS) to a new
motherboard so that Windows XP will be happy? Do I need to go with an AMD motherboard?
How do I do this safely and quickly? How do I get Windows XP to safely recognize the new
system???
Toni,
I may be repeating what others have replied, but...
Last year I upgraded my motherboard, so I have the experience.
Of course, make sure you have ALL the drivers for your new system on
CD. Also, your original WinXP Setup CD.
After moving your old C: drive to your new system, what you will HAVE
to do is a Repair Reinstall of WinXP.
Boot to the WinXP Setup CD, select to do an INSTALL, setup should see
you already have WinXP installed and the dialog will show you the
location. On this dialog, on the bottom Statusbar, there should be a
Repair option (actually the 2nd Repair option), use this to start a
Repair Reinstall.
A Repair Reinstall will reinstall all WinXP files, but this time
around for your new system, but leave you configuration and apps as
they are.
WARNING: After you do a Repair Reinstall you will have to run Win
Updates again. I HIGHLY suggest you use the [Custom] mode, and
install only 3 to 5 updates at a time, reboot (even if not asked),
then repeat for the next 3 to 5 updates.
By the way, installing SP3 MAY be a way to shorten the update install,
BUT DO NOT DO SO VIA WIN UPDATES.
For SP3 upgrade I recommend:
#1: (Preferred) Download the SP3 Installer (ISO) and write to CD. You
end up with an autostart CD that runs the SP3 Installer just like any
app. This method has the advantage of giving you a CD that can be use
in the future if need be. (We use this where I work)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en
OR
#2: Download & SAVE this SP3 package EXE and run from HD..
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&DisplayLang=en
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======== Tecknomage ========
Computer Systems Specialist
IT Technician
San Diego, CA
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