Upgrading Motherboard

[Curt]

Will I have to re-install XP after getting a new
motherboard, or will my hardware settings be lost?

[Jim Macklin]

A reinstall is required if the new motherboard uses a
different chipset, processor, or other devices. It is no
problem and only takes a few minutes.
Follow the directions given...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q315341&ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341


"Curt" > wrote in message
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| Will I have to re-install XP after getting a new
| motherboard, or will my hardware settings be lost?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Normally, unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the
old one (same chipset, IDE controllers, etc), 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

This may also require re-activation. 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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"Curt" > wrote in message
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> Will I have to re-install XP after getting a new
> motherboard, or will my hardware settings be lost?