Re: Motherboard replacement causes boot issue

From: Jasonite (Jasonite_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:21:03 -0700

It's not an OEM, it's a full version.

So this strange re-set is indicative of a problem with the OS?

J

"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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>
> "Jasonite" <Jasonite@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E0A089CF-FE2F-4266-B9BB-B7227DF631F4@microsoft.com...
> > The hardware looks fine. Windows starts to boot, and it asks me if
> > I want to
> > start in Safe Mode, etc. Whatever I select, it doesn't matter...
> > about 10
> > seconds into the boot, the entire computer resets, and the cycle
> > starts over
> > again.
> >
> > HEEEELLLLPPP!!
>
>
>

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