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Old April 20th, 2002 Top | #1
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Question xp and new motherboard?
i've got to replace the motherboard on my wifes pc,not upgrading
any components just replacing the mobo.will i be able to use xp
thats already installed on the harddrive or am i gonna end up
having to buy another copy?
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Old April 21st, 2002 Top | #2
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If you bought a copy for her computer already then you DON't need to buy another copy just because yuor changing parts... You might have to call MS for activation however...
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Old April 21st, 2002 Top | #3
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Not might have to call MS you will have to call MS, I had this porblem when I replaced my MB, it only took 5mins
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Old April 21st, 2002 Top | #4
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ok,i can deal with that! thanks guys!
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Old April 21st, 2002 Top | #5
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not necessarily true.. I just had my mobo changed 2 days ago and I didnt have to reinstall or call for activation. Of cours eit wouldnt boot right up, but I booted off of the cd and repaired. Then after about 4 tries at booting, it installed itself and kept all my old info.
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Old April 21st, 2002 Top | #6
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Lightbulb no need to call MS
Copy WPA.DBL from the windows>system32 folder to a floppy, then once you have installed the new board and are up and running just replace this file - no reactivation needed.
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Old April 21st, 2002 Top | #7
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This may not work try with caution
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Old April 22nd, 2002 Top | #8
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By changing your mother board and NOT reinstalling you keep all of your old board driver... A situation I don't like...

I thought the WPA.DBL trick only worked when the hardware was identical...
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Old April 23rd, 2002 Top | #9
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well, so far my system seems to be running fine
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Old April 26th, 2002 Top | #10
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i just finished putting everything back togather,spent maybe 5 min
reactivating xp and i'm pleased to say that all systems are go!
also solved my problem w printer sharing on my network.

once again,thanks to all
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