How to Fix Windows XP Boot After Changing the Motherboard

Fixing Windows XP boot after changing a motherboard starts with your Windows XP installation disk.

The Windows XP operating system is tied in to the hardware present in the computer when the system was first installed. This means that major system changes such as swapping out the motherboard will render your current copy of XP inactive, requiring you to perform a reinstall to fix your booting issues. This can be done in around 30 to 60 minutes.

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Windows XP installation CD

Instructions

- 1
  
  Insert the installation CD into the computer.
- 2
  
  Restart the computer and click any key to boot from the CD.
- 3
  
  Press "Enter" to begin the reinstallation.
- 4
  
  Press "F8" to accept the license agreement.
- 5
  
  Highlight the drive containing your current XP installation (normally "C") and press "R." This will repair and reconfigure the system for your new motherboard.

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