Re: New Motherboard

From: jeffrey (jeffrey_at_nospam.okinawa.com)
Date: 02/07/05 

Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 12:37:11 +0900

Hi,

That is not always the case. I just did a major hardware change in my XP
SP2 computer. I put in a brand new ASUS Motherboard, AMD 64 FX 3500 CPU,
and 1 GIG DDR RAM module, connected everything up, started the system and
just logged on like I normally do. XP SP2 didn`t have any problems, I
didn`t need to do a repair install or re-activation.

Jeff

"BAR" <BAR@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DA4C6444-1AB8-4D62-8EE6-86215C8BA63F@microsoft.com...
> If you replace the motherboard with anything other than another of the
> exact
> make, model and type: you will need to perform a repair installation
> before
> XP will work.
>
> Repair Install to SET XP to New Motherboard
> 1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or Hard
> Drive
> change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and make sure
> booting from CD is the first boot option.
> 2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your OEM or
> Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
> 3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
>
> When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below
> This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to run on
> your computer:
>
> To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.
> To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
>
> Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.
>
> Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows
> installations.
>
> Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R to
> start the repair.
>
> Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not
> press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will
> continue
> as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings
> will
> remain intact.
>
> Warning: Do not immediately activate over the internet when asked, enable
> the XP firewall before connecting to the internet. You can activate after
> the
> firewall is enabled. Control Panel - Network Connections. Right click the
> connection you use, Properties, and there is a check box on the advanced
> page.
>
> Reapply updates or service packs applied since initial Windows XP
> installation. Please note that a Repair Install from the Original install
> XP
> CD will remove SP1 / SP2: and SP2 will need to be reapplied.
>
> Activation
> What happens when you change a motherboard or move a hard drive depends on
> the accumulated changes made within a 120 day period since initial
> activation. As a precaution the windows\system32\WPA.DBL and WPA.DBL
> should
> be copied to a floppy before doing a repair install.
>
> It also depends on the version of Windows XP intended for the move.
>
> Retail versions of XP
> 1.Retail versions of XP can be moved from and reinstalled as many times as
> you want as long as it is in compliance with the EULA. The EULA states:
> You
> may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a
> single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device
> ("Workstation Computer")
>
> OEM versions of XP
> 1.OEM versions of XP preinstalled on systems according to the OEM EULA
> cannot be transferred to another computer. This is defined in the EULA.
> 2.OEM versions sold with a piece of hardware are thought to be tied to the
> original computer it is installed on. From the link [clarification],
> hardware
> can be upgraded and only the change of mother board will qualify as a
> non-original computer.
>
> For clarification: Contact your local Microsoft office.
>
> "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Micro ATX refers to motherboard size.. unless you have a peculiarly small
>> case, any atx board shoud fit..
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall
>> MVP - Windows Shell/user
>>
>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Paul" <Paul@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C6C66982-1B1E-48EB-9F1B-B65F3376B520@microsoft.com...
>> >I want to upgrade my motherboard but need a bit of info.
>> >
>> > My current system has a Micro ATX. Can I install a ATX or do I need to
>> > stick to Micro ATX.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Paul P
>>
>>
>>

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