Question : Problem: Replace AMD processsor and MOBO with Intel Core 2 Duo

I currently have a 5 year old ASUS M2N-MX motherboard with an AMD Sempron processor. I want to put in a new ASUS MOBO and Core 2 Duo processor but use the same HDD's. Is there any recommended procedure to prevent having to reinstall windows XP Pro sp2? Maybe Safe Mode, SYSPREP?

Answer : Problem: Replace AMD processsor and MOBO with Intel Core 2 Duo

Some times you can do this by doing a repair install of XP after the hard ware change, however with making such a drastic hard ware change this may not work.

Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information about how to do this, refer to your computer's documentation or contact your computer manufacturer. Then insert your Windows XP Setup CD, and restart your computer.

1.When the Press any key to boot from CD message is displayed on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.

2.Press ENTER when you see the message To setup Windows XP now, and then press ENTER displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen.

3.Do not choose the option to press R to use the Recovery Console.

4.In the Windows XP Licensing Agreement, press F8 to agree to the license agreement.

5.Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.


You may also need to re activate your copy of Windows.

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