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Resolved Change of motherboard and Windows XP Pro

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by jparnold, 2011/10/29.

  1. 2011/10/29
    jparnold

    jparnold Inactive Thread Starter

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    I need to change the motherboard in my PC (I will be using existing hard drive(s) video card etc) and I'm wondering does this mean that I will need to reinstall Windows XP Pro? I am guessing that Windows will refuse to work with a new m/b but just wanted to check.
    Thanks
     
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    wildfire

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    You will need to install drivers for the new board and most likley reactivate windows, A clean install is best but a repair install should be fine.

    As always if the oportunity still exists back up any data you may require before switching.
     
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    PeteC

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    jparnold

    jparnold Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the info
    Not as bad as I first thought
     
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