Reinstalling from the XP Upgrade Disc

[jeffrey]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

Yo --

First, let me compliment the team of folks providing insight and directions
on this forum. Wish I'd visited earlier. Here's the deal:

I'm using an HP Pavilion 7920 that was originally sold running ME. About two
months ago, I decided to upgrade to XP Home Edition. Because I was running
ME, I was able to upgrade using the Upgrade Version of XP, not the full
version. The changeover was effortless for the most part, and I'm completely
happy with the overall system.

I've recently decided to completely replace the motherboard and add a more
powerful P4 cpu. I've researched, read, and followed threads until I'm nearly
blind...I'm ready to rock, but one small question continues to dog me.

After the mobo replacement, can I do the Repair Install from the xp Home
Edition UPGRADE disc I purchased, or will I need to (please, God, NOOOOO...)
buy the full version?

I'm sure I've missed a thread addressing this precise situation, but I
haven't found it. Like I said, I've gone 'thread-blind'.

Thanks much for any guidance.

 

[bar]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

You are safe to proceed. All you need is your XP Upgrade CD to perform a
repair install.

1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or Hard Drive
change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and make sure
booting from CD is the first boot option.
2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your OEM or
Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below
This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft
Windows XP to run on your computer:

To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.
Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows
installations.
Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R to
start the repair.
Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not
press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue
as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will
remain intact.


"Jeffrey" wrote:

> Yo --
>
> First, let me compliment the team of folks providing insight and directions
> on this forum. Wish I'd visited earlier. Here's the deal:
>
> I'm using an HP Pavilion 7920 that was originally sold running ME. About two
> months ago, I decided to upgrade to XP Home Edition. Because I was running
> ME, I was able to upgrade using the Upgrade Version of XP, not the full
> version. The changeover was effortless for the most part, and I'm completely
> happy with the overall system.
>
> I've recently decided to completely replace the motherboard and add a more
> powerful P4 cpu. I've researched, read, and followed threads until I'm nearly
> blind...I'm ready to rock, but one small question continues to dog me.
>
> After the mobo replacement, can I do the Repair Install from the xp Home
> Edition UPGRADE disc I purchased, or will I need to (please, God, NOOOOO...)
> buy the full version?
>
> I'm sure I've missed a thread addressing this precise situation, but I
> haven't found it. Like I said, I've gone 'thread-blind'.
>
> Thanks much for any guidance.

 

[jeffrey]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

"BAR" wrote:

> You are safe to proceed. All you need is your XP Upgrade CD to perform a
> repair install.
>
> 1.Do Not BOOT into Windows XP on first boot after Motherboard or Hard Drive
> change! If booting from CD is not an option, return to BIOS and make sure
> booting from CD is the first boot option.
> 2.If your computer does not support booting from the CD, check your OEM or
> Motherboard makers web site for updated BIOS.
> 3.Perform a Repair Install by following the step by step below.
> When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below
> This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft
> Windows XP to run on your computer:
>
> To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
>
> To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.
>
> To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
> Press Enter to start the Windows Setup.
> Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows
> installations.
> Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R to
> start the repair.
> Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not
> press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue
> as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will
> remain intact.
>
>
> "Jeffrey" wrote:
>
> > Yo --
> >
> > First, let me compliment the team of folks providing insight and directions
> > on this forum. Wish I'd visited earlier. Here's the deal:
> >
> > I'm using an HP Pavilion 7920 that was originally sold running ME. About two
> > months ago, I decided to upgrade to XP Home Edition. Because I was running
> > ME, I was able to upgrade using the Upgrade Version of XP, not the full
> > version. The changeover was effortless for the most part, and I'm completely
> > happy with the overall system.
> >
> > I've recently decided to completely replace the motherboard and add a more
> > powerful P4 cpu. I've researched, read, and followed threads until I'm nearly
> > blind...I'm ready to rock, but one small question continues to dog me.
> >
> > After the mobo replacement, can I do the Repair Install from the xp Home
> > Edition UPGRADE disc I purchased, or will I need to (please, God, NOOOOO...)
> > buy the full version?
> >
> > I'm sure I've missed a thread addressing this precise situation, but I
> > haven't found it. Like I said, I've gone 'thread-blind'.
> >
> > Thanks much for any guidance.

Bar --

Many, many thanks. You're the man! (actually, I don't know that for a fact,
but it sounded cool...). You're the person!

Later.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

Greetings --

Normally, and assuming a retail license (many OEM installations
and licenses are not transferable to a new motherboard - check yours
_before_ starting), unless the new motherboard is virtually identical
(same chipset, same IDE controllers, same BIOS version, etc.) to the
one on which the WinXP installation was originally performed, you'll
need to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at
the very least:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.

This will also require re-activation, unless you have a Volume
Licensed version of WinXP Pro installed. If it's been more than 120
days since you last activated that specific Product Key, you'll most
likely be able to activate via the internet without problem. If it's
been less, you might have to make a 5 minute phone call.


Bruce Chambers
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"Jeffrey" <Jeffrey@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Yo --
>
> First, let me compliment the team of folks providing insight and
> directions
> on this forum. Wish I'd visited earlier. Here's the deal:
>
> I'm using an HP Pavilion 7920 that was originally sold running ME.
> About two
> months ago, I decided to upgrade to XP Home Edition. Because I was
> running
> ME, I was able to upgrade using the Upgrade Version of XP, not the
> full
> version. The changeover was effortless for the most part, and I'm
> completely
> happy with the overall system.
>
> I've recently decided to completely replace the motherboard and add
> a more
> powerful P4 cpu. I've researched, read, and followed threads until
> I'm nearly
> blind...I'm ready to rock, but one small question continues to dog
> me.
>
> After the mobo replacement, can I do the Repair Install from the xp
> Home
> Edition UPGRADE disc I purchased, or will I need to (please, God,
> NOOOOO...)
> buy the full version?
>
> I'm sure I've missed a thread addressing this precise situation, but
> I
> haven't found it. Like I said, I've gone 'thread-blind'.
>
> Thanks much for any guidance.