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  1. April 28th, 2006, 02:36 AM #1
    MikeKea
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    New motherboard

    I have to replace faulty mobo (GA-8I865GVM-775), with new but different brand and chipset. Problem is I don't want to reinstall Windows XP Pro because of important data on HDD. How to replace without new installation.

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  2. April 28th, 2006, 05:00 AM #2
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    Doing a "repair" install works mot of the time.
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    Boot up with the XP CD in the drive and let Setup run. Go past the "C" and "R" repair options by presssing Enter just as if you're doing a clean install and you'll eventually get an option to "Repair an existing installation". That's the one you want. If it asks about formatting you've gone wrong, so start over.

    You'll get to keep your existing apps & settings, but you need to re-install SP2, Windows Updates & any unsigned drivers afterwards. NOTE: Be aware that you'll lose any protection from Blaster / Sasser type worms. Don't go online without a firewall, whether the built in Windows one or 3rd party.

    How to perform a re-install of WinXP

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  4. April 28th, 2006, 01:42 PM #4
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    Thanks SuperSparks and Steve RJones
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