Rebuilding computer

[Brandon]

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If i was to rebuild a whole new computer but keep the same
hard drive with xp on it, will xp still work?

[Alvin A Brown]

Hello

Yes but you have to do the following see link below

Do a repair install
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q315341&ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

Alvin


Brandon wrote:

> If i was to rebuild a whole new computer but keep the same
> hard drive with xp on it, will xp still work?

[Pete Baker]

Hi Brandon

Before making any hardware changes always back-up any important files or
data and note any important settings.

XP configures itself to suit the hardware on installation, so after a major
hardware change such as the one you describe you must re-configure XP to
suit the new hardware.

If you have a retail XP install CD -

Many users, myself included, prefer to do a full clean install after major
hardware changes as you describe.

The alternative, and equally valid option, is the repair install (also known
as an In-Place Upgrade)

See following Knowledge Base article for details.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q315341&ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

After doing this you may need to re-activate your installation of XP. If it
has been more than 120 days since you last re-activated you should be able
to activate over the internet, otherwise it will require a short phonecall.

After the repair install you will need to re-install any XP service packs
and updates, but you will not need to re-install any applications.

Hope that helps
Pete
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"Brandon" > wrote in message
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> If i was to rebuild a whole new computer but keep the same
> hard drive with xp on it, will xp still work?