upgrade isues

[tugless]

Hi I have previously upgraded my hardware on my Pc and
found that XP doesnt like too much change (i need to re-
install). I am about to upgrade again!!!! :o) Im fitting
a new M/Board (with built in lan so i can network the
house)& CPU. How can I do this without XP needing a
rebuild?????

thanks

[Chris Lanier]

You need to do a "repair install" when adding a new motherboard. not many
ways around it.

"tugless" > wrote in message
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> Hi I have previously upgraded my hardware on my Pc and
> found that XP doesnt like too much change (i need to re-
> install). I am about to upgrade again!!!! :o) Im fitting
> a new M/Board (with built in lan so i can network the
> house)& CPU. How can I do this without XP needing a
> rebuild?????
>
> thanks

[Pete Baker]

tugless

During the initial installation XP configures itself to suit the hardware in
order to provide a more stable system. Because of this a major change in
hardware can cause problems.

**** If you have a XP installation CD ****

You should always back up any important files in advance of a hardware
change.

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. Pay careful attention to
the possible loss of data links in the MS article.

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 that are not included on your installation disk, but you will
not need to re-install any applications.

Hope that helps
Pete
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"tugless" wrote
> Hi I have previously upgraded my hardware on my Pc and
> found that XP doesnt like too much change (i need to re-
> install). I am about to upgrade again!!!! :o) Im fitting
> a new M/Board (with built in lan so i can network the
> house)& CPU. How can I do this without XP needing a
> rebuild?????
>
> thanks