I just bought an AMD 64 X2 4600 processor with an ASUS A8N-VM motherboard. I am currently running MS WIndows XP, oem. When I put in my new hardware, do I have to reinstall WinXP? (NOTE: I am keeping the same hard drive) I've been told I need to get a recovery CD from the computer manufacturer. Any help would be great.
2006-08-27 06:21:44 · 7 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
u dont need, u may need just to install some additional drivers for the new motherboard,,
dont use the recovery CD, cuz its designed for the old hardware
2006-08-27 06:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jordanian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are making a custom build computerwhich I asume you are then all you need to do is put your xp oem install disk in at options screen eg.windows finds xp installed on your machine choose restore windows leave file system as it is this will repair your xp all your data stays on the system all you need do after that is install your mother board drivers on the cd with your mother board and any other drives windows asks you for if your computer is HP Tiny Fijitsu Dell you will need a disk from them
you can email me if you require any more help
2006-08-27 06:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the recovery cd until after you have installed the mb and booted up.. then, make yourself a recovery cd, but, since you are running oem, make sure that you have service pack 2, ie sp2 on your system...
then, do the recovery cd.
2006-08-27 06:34:48 · answer #3 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
identity pick a socket 775 those are enormously decrease priced and can take a great variety of chips. (intell basically) i'm working a center duo severe and easily paid approximately a hundred greenbacks for my mobo. and definite concerning to the psu you will might desire to replace that subject. you will possibly desire to have a minimum of four hundred to 500 watts reason being is this dvd gamers and hardrives use approximately seventy 5-a hundred watts each a cpu with todays speeds can suck as much as 50 watt after which you have your followers and memory and the mobo itself. to little wattage can kill a chip besides. so get sufficient to cover your stuff and then some. oh yeah concerning to the mobo and the place to get one. identity attempt international pc or tiger direct.
2016-11-05 21:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared for Micosoft to identify your XP as a pirate copy. This happened to a student from U of D who lives across the street from me.
2006-08-27 08:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by alcavy609 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No part of Windows XP is stored on the motherboard. It is all stored in the hard disk.
2006-08-27 06:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by csalm87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u do not.
2006-08-27 06:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋