Win XP question

[Skorixor]

Since I am putting these hard drives into a basically whole new comp (mobo, chip, ram) will I have a problem with windows saying it's now in a whole new comp and not work? I have heard of this problem before.

if it does become a problem, how do I get it to work? is there a phone number to call? or I can get another copy of of winxp pro upgrage for $10, so I could reinstall it again over my previous copy with a new serial number....


what should I do?

[MrDooo]

Fuck em. Use a serial generator.

Lemme know if you need one.

[Jabe Adaks]

I used to side with Dooo on this matter. But I would try to get it to work and get it licensed through legit means. Microsoft is really clamping down on updates and enhancements like Anti-spyware by verifying that your are licensed correctly via the web. Its a pain in the ass and I recommend avoiding it.

I would contact Microsoft if you can't re-activate XP. A new installation gives you 30 days to do so.

Jabe

[Skorixor]

hmmm, both good ideas

I'll have to give it a try next week when all the crap comes in

get ready for emails or phone calls

also if you have linkys to any of the stuff you guys suggested, that would be great

[MrDooo]

I used to side with Dooo on this matter. But I would try to get it to work and get it licensed through legit means. Microsoft is really clamping down on updates and enhancements like Anti-spyware by verifying that your are licensed correctly via the web. Its a pain in the ass and I recommend avoiding it.

I would contact Microsoft if you can't re-activate XP. A new installation gives you 30 days to do so.

Jabe

Yeah, I can no longer do automatic updates for non-critical stuff. However, you can always find the updates posted somewhere. I would agree with Jabe tho, if you have a legit means then do it. Just don't give em any more money.

[Novall]

Download sysprep.exe off your XP CD and follow the instructions. What that does is factory seal your HD so that if your puting in new hardware then it automatically detects it without giving you the reinstall issues 90% of the time.

Go here to read how to do it:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=772307

[E-bo Obi]

You could just ask a friend who has the corporate editions of said software to get you a copy. They have volume license keys that don't require online activation. And whoever these friends are they never have a problem with downloading updates.

[Skorixor]

Download sysprep.exe off your XP CD and follow the instructions. What that does is factory seal your HD so that if your puting in new hardware then it automatically detects it without giving you the reinstall issues 90% of the time.

Go here to read how to do it:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=772307

good info

too bad my comp is DOA, otherwise I'd go that route...guess I'll go through the longer pain-in-the-ass method

[X'an Shin]

I just did exactly what you're planning on doing with my new PC, and I had to completely re-install WinXP Pro and then re-download all of the security updates.

It's a COLLOSSAL pain in the ass and I can't even tell you how long it took because I FELL ASLEEP IN THE CHAIR while it was re-installing.

It won't even give you any warning about hardware upgrades. It's such a huge upgrade in tech that it simply will not boot up.

I had to essentially "repair" my copy of XP, wherein it uninstalled everything (I actually watched it uninstall all of the security patches, etc.) and then put a new install in. Then I got to dl all of the security upgrades et all. Let me tell you something: XP-Pro in a fresh 1.0 install is DOG ASSED SLOW.

[Skorixor]

I just did exactly what you're planning on doing with my new PC, and I had to completely re-install WinXP Pro and then re-download all of the security updates.

It's a COLLOSSAL pain in the ass and I can't even tell you how long it took because I FELL ASLEEP IN THE CHAIR while it was re-installing.

It won't even give you any warning about hardware upgrades. It's such a huge upgrade in tech that it simply will not boot up.

I had to essentially "repair" my copy of XP, wherein it uninstalled everything (I actually watched it uninstall all of the security patches, etc.) and then put a new install in. Then I got to dl all of the security upgrades et all. Let me tell you something: XP-Pro in a fresh 1.0 install is DOG ASSED SLOW.

joy

thx for da 411