Re: After an upgrade my PC won't boot

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: Nathan McNulty (nospam_at_msn.com)
Date: 08/24/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:15:32 -0700

I would suggest purchasing either a new OEM version, an academic version
(if applicable), or an upgrade version if you own a pervious version.
It should cost you under $100. An OEM version can be purchased from
newegg.com for fairly cheap ;) 

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Nathan McNulty
Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> Unless you replace the motherboard with an exact model duplicate,
> your eMachine restore CD is of no value.  You'll have to purchase
> a conventional "Retail Version" of Windows XP and perform a
> "Repair Install".  Your eMachine license for Windows XP is only
> valid with the hardware (especially the motherboard) installed
> originally by the manufacturer.
> 
> Changing a Motherboard or Moving a Hard Drive with XP Installed
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
> 
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> 
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
>

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