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Aug-14-2007	#1 (permalink)
maeken Bench Tech Join Date: Apr 09 2007 Posts: 9	new build,old hdd hi there, on upgrading m/board, cpu, graphic card, memory, would new system boot up using my old hdd that has my o/s (xp home) and all my old files on it. just curious thanking you for your time
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Aug-14-2007	#2 (permalink)
Alan "The Tipster" Join Date: Mar 18 2004 Location: Klågerup, Sweden Posts: 2,960	No unfortunately not. If you change the MB you will have to reinstall windows.
	Help us to help you! Be specific with your problem and tell us your machines specs.

Aug-14-2007	#3 (permalink)
maeken Bench Tech Join Date: Apr 09 2007 Posts: 9	thanks again alan, you learn something every day!!
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Aug-14-2007	#4 (permalink)
Alan "The Tipster" Join Date: Mar 18 2004 Location: Klågerup, Sweden Posts: 2,960	Sorry! I said Reinstall windows, technically its true but if you change the mother board then you need to buy a new copy of windows, the serial number you used with the old motherboard installed wont register with a new board.
	Help us to help you! Be specific with your problem and tell us your machines specs.

Aug-14-2007	#5 (permalink)
maeken Bench Tech Join Date: Apr 09 2007 Posts: 9	thanks again alan frank
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