Re: Error When Upgrading Motherboard and CPU "Windows Shut Down To Pre

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John D wrote:
> I have just replaced my Motherboard (MSI KM3M) and CPU (AMD XP300+).
> When I try to Boot into window XP .. OR .. Run the Windows setup
> disk, I get the error "A problem Has Been Detected and Windows has
> been shut down to Prevent Damage to Your Computer. I Ran the Norton
> 2005 antivirus from the CD and no viruses were detected. I turned off
> the virus check in the BIOS and this allowed the XP setup to get to
> the point where I could select "R" to get a command prompt. When it
> was doing it's Check Disk, it got to 78% and restarted. I am going to
> put different memory on the motherboard in hopes that that will help
> me, but I'm in the dark at this point. Has anyone has this problem
> and what did you do? Thanks ... JD

You replaced the motherboard.. You likely need to perform a repair
installation.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougknox/doug92.asp
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm

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