Alright here we go:
I just replaced the motherbard and ram and processor on my HP comp, but i kept the same harddrive.. At this point I know I can't get all my files back.. matter of fact i can't get any back but the thing is I just bought a new XP cd for it.. So I wanna install it.. I haven't tried it yet but the problem is the comp just keeps restarting over and over so if I do insert the windows xp cd will it recognize the cd r what should i do?? any answers will help.. thanx.. no stupid answers will get 10 points.. but its always good to have a laugh so stupid answers are appreciated too.. serious ones r better yet..
2006-09-30 10:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by sesh48 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
i would check the power supply, maybe the power supply that came with your hp will not support your new hardware
2006-09-30 10:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HP computers have what is called a "tattoo" identifying the system on the motherboard and a DMI written to the hard drive. HP system restore disks check that the DMI information matches the information on the CD. When you replace the motherboard, you need to tattoo it. There's a label on the bottom of the computer with the information that's needed for the tattoo, but I don't know if you have to be an HP tech to be allowed to get the tattoo and HDD DMI programs. Contact HP support to find out where you can get them.
2006-09-30 17:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enter Bios
Set PC to boot from CD-Rom not Harddrive (priority order)
Insert your XP CD in CD-Rom
Start Installation
2006-09-30 17:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Installing Windows XP
http://www.geekgirls.com/windowsxp_install.htm#filesystem
2006-09-30 17:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you went that far, a new hard drive isn't going to break the bank. Get a larger one and install it as the "master" on the jumper settings and load your new copy of XP and your mobo drivers to it. You'd still have to change the BIOS boot order, you want to boot from your CD or DVD drive. Once XP is on your new drive, you could format the old drive for a second hard drive with the jumper set to the "slave" position.
2006-09-30 18:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by ispatman53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should recognize it. You might have to go to setup and choose to load off of the CD-ROM drive if it doesn't load the CD but it should.
2006-09-30 17:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋