Re: windows xp with a new motherboard

From: Nathan McNulty (nospam_at_msn.com)
Date: 08/14/04 

Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 12:45:50 -0700

Hmm, that post sounds familiar :p

It's a great post though. You should get it copyrighted so I won't
steal it :D 

----
Nathan McNulty
Bruce Chambers wrote:
> Greetings --
> 
>     Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM installations
> and licenses are not transferable to a new motherboard - check yours
> _before_ starting), unless the new motherboard is virtually identical
> (same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS version, etc.) to the
> one on which the WinXP installation was originally performed, you'll
> need to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at
> the very least:
> 
> How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341
> 
>     As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
> important data before starting.
> 
>     This will also require re-activation, unless you have a Volume
> Licensed version of WinXP Pro installed.  If it's been more than 120
> days since you last activated that specific Product Key, you'll most
> likely be able to activate via the internet without problem.  If it's
> been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.
> 
> 
> Bruce Chambers

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