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changing mobo with Win XP
I may try to upgrade my main windows box with the quadcore. It's currently got an X2 4200+ with an Asus P5B SLi mobo in it.
Any pitfalls to look for ? I think I just remove the motherboard drivers, boot up with the XP disk and do a repair ? Then probably have to get a new key from MS?
On an aside, I just got back from NY and thought I'd open up my box with the quadcore in, seems there is no heatsink
So I went ahead and ordered on of Peltier Coolers
Not tried one before but I'm hoping it'll keep things fairly cool!
Bok
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Install drivers for new mobo first, then shutdown and do the swap out.
Have fun!
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XP activation is pretty lenient when swapping hardware. I have moved my XP license to 4-5 computers and only had to call Microsoft once. I had no problem getting an activation code from them (they don't give you a new serial).
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