Changed out old motherboard and cpu for faster and newer one

[Artie Lopez]

I recently changed out my motherboard and cpu for a new
2.2 gig hertz motherbaord and cpu... and now windows does
not let me in. Is there a way to fix this?

[Nicholas]

Your new motherboard did not exist when you initially installed
Windows XP; there are no drivers installed for it.

Visit http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm and click
on "How to Run a Repair Install".

You'll need your original Windows XP CD, and the Product Key that
came with it, in order to perform a repair.

Afterward, you'll activate XP in the same manner as you did originally.
If activation is unsuccessful, use the "activate by telephone" option.


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[Jim Macklin]

Reinstall XP. Take the second option and you may need to
reactivate.


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| I recently changed out my motherboard and cpu for a new
| 2.2 gig hertz motherbaord and cpu... and now windows does
| not let me in. Is there a way to fix this?

[Amethyst]

Artie Lopez wrote:
> I recently changed out my motherboard and cpu for a new
> 2.2 gig hertz motherbaord and cpu... and now windows does
> not let me in. Is there a way to fix this?

In addition to what JJ and Jim have said, if your computer came with XP
preinstalled, many manufacturers BIOS lock their installations which means a
change of motherboard effectively means end of licence as it will not
successfully reinstall. If this is the case, then you will need to purchase
a new copy of XP as your old one is now a nice shiny coaster.

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[lordspudz]

I've just done the same (changed m/board, cpu) and have
the same problem. Would I lose anything if I
repaired/reinstalled XP?


>-----Original Message-----
>Reinstall XP. Take the second option and you may need to
>reactivate.
>
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>"Artie Lopez" > wrote in
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>| I recently changed out my motherboard and cpu for a new
>| 2.2 gig hertz motherbaord and cpu... and now windows
does
>| not let me in. Is there a way to fix this?
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[Jim Macklin]

A repair install, using the second repair option, will
preserve installed programs, files and settings. It will
just update the drivers for the new hardware.

Regarding BIOS locked OEM, I recently was told that the BIOS
lock allows the BIOS to activate the OS automatically. Even
with a motherboard (includes BIOS change), the OEM OS should
reinstall, but you'll have to activate.

Reinstall instructions here...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q315341&ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341


"lordspudz" > wrote in
message ...
| I've just done the same (changed m/board, cpu) and have
| the same problem. Would I lose anything if I
| repaired/reinstalled XP?
|
|
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Reinstall XP. Take the second option and you may need to
| >reactivate.
| >
| >
| >"Artie Lopez" > wrote in
| message
| ...
| >| I recently changed out my motherboard and cpu for a new
| >| 2.2 gig hertz motherbaord and cpu... and now windows
| does
| >| not let me in. Is there a way to fix this?
| >
| >
| >.
| >