I changed my CPU and Motherboard, but when the windows (in my previouse hard drive) wants to come up it start to restart (after a few seconds), even if I want to start in safe mode, it happens again.
2006-06-26 21:27:39 · 9 answers · asked by alijan 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You need to make adjustments to the hard drive prior to replacing the MOBO (i.e. when it is still running in the previous system). About a month ago, I uploaded (to a friends Web page) the step-by-step instructions, to help others with this problem.
Or, you will have to format and reinstall everything (OS included)
assuming Win XP, and your original key code will not work if you reinstall again to a different hardware profile (each 25 digit key code, produces a hardware ID code) which is only viable on that machine.(unless you use the work-around) - http://www.geocities.com/samamouster@sbcglobal.net/change_mobo.html
2006-06-26 21:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by yu.gota.goh 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it's a virus.
The computer is restarting prior to Windows fully starting for one of several reasons:
1) The boot sector is damaged.
2) You have a bad Memory module. It might be a good idea to replace your RAM since you've upgraded the CPU and MoBo.
3) Also keep in mind that you can't just slap any CPU, Motherboard and RAM together and expect it to work. Everything has to be compatible.
4) Your hard drive's cable connection to the MoBo may be loose.
If you have questions feel free to contact me.
2006-06-27 04:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by dylanwalker1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer is not recognizing the new items. It needs reprogram and probably a new hard drive and then windows will have to be re-programed into the new hard drive after it is checked to see if it accept the new hard drive.
2006-06-27 04:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually after changing the motherboard and CPU (and not only), the OS itself must be reinstalled.
2006-06-27 04:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to make sure that your hard drive is completely empty and then reinstall your OS.
yes there is software that can wipe your hard drive clean.
2006-06-27 04:35:03 · answer #5 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows xp is difficult to transfer from one computer to another..unlike in previous windows. So you better reinstall your windows into your new cpu...
2006-06-27 04:41:38 · answer #6 · answered by barge118 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of this before, it is a virus. You need to reformat the hard drive.
2006-06-27 04:31:57 · answer #7 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
som windows version is oem spacific meaning that it only wroks with certain hardware. if you baught the version of windows that is not oem spacific then it will work
2006-06-27 04:36:18 · answer #8 · answered by Jason Q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a virus that effects on windows XP, format your hdd, and try fdiak option, and use mccafe
2006-06-27 04:56:25 · answer #9 · answered by nicefriendvikas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋