Re: upgrading motherboard - do I need to re-install everything?

Tech-Archive recommends: Fix windows errors by optimizing your registry

A repair install should work for you. (available on the retail copy , but
may not be on a manufacture copy if that is what you have ) . This procedure
will keep your files , settings and programs intact. JJ



"Sierras" <danick5000@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello
>
> I have an ASUS P4PE motherboard which just died. I can't find an exact
> replacement, so I had to go with a new P4P800 E deluxe (Still socket 478)
>
> Anyway, before I install this new motherboard, my question is:
>
> 1) Will I need to format C and completely re-install Windows and all my
> applications? I have the original Win XP on CD (Pre-SP2)
>
> or
>
> 2) My C drive has Win XP Sp2 with all the latest updates. Can I perform
> a
> repair or some kind or re-install the operating system only so that I
> don't
> have to re-install all my other software in order to keep my settings
> intact
> (i.e. ipod music, photo catalogs, etc..)
>
> Thanks
>
>


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