Upgraded CPU, motherboard, memory - Windows XP SP1

[Mike Peck]

Upgraded CPU, motherboard, memory. I have Windows XP
Professional SP1. System keeps restarting no mater what
selection is choosen from the safe boot menu. Any
suggestions are welcomed. Thank you for your time.
Mike

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Mike;
A Repair Installation is normally required to properly detect the new
hardware.
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

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"Mike Peck" > wrote in message
...
> Upgraded CPU, motherboard, memory. I have Windows XP
> Professional SP1. System keeps restarting no mater what
> selection is choosen from the safe boot menu. Any
> suggestions are welcomed. Thank you for your time.
> Mike

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the old one
(same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS version, 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

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.

This will 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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"Mike Peck" > wrote in message
...
> Upgraded CPU, motherboard, memory. I have Windows XP
> Professional SP1. System keeps restarting no mater what
> selection is choosen from the safe boot menu. Any
> suggestions are welcomed. Thank you for your time.
> Mike