endless loop

[zifnab86]

ok well im installing a new motherboard chaintec nf2 for my computer and i need to reinstall windows but, after the installation screen my computer goes in an endless loop with the safe mode and last good config options.

each time i select any of the options it restarts the computer and goes back to the same screen in and endless loop.

any ideas on what this is or what to do? i would prefer not to format my HD if possible

thanks a lot in advance 🙂

 

[amdskip]

If you installed a new motherboard you really do need to format the drive.

 

[mechBgon]

I would start off by putting the old mobo back in and backing up your data somehow. It's common for Windows to refuse to boot on a new mobo unless the new mobo is pretty similar to the old one, to put it simply. So you may have to do that reinstallation, or else try a Repair-Install approach, but sometimes that results in funky aftereffects 😕

 

[bowserjs]

A reinstall is needed, I have rarely changed motherboards in windows, where it didnt need a reinstall

 

[FlyingPenguin]

A Repair install is all that's needed for a mobo swap. Boot with the XP CD, select "Repair from the 2nd menu after the EULA (not "Repair from Recovery Console" in the first menu!). This will wipe the device manager and re-install all devices. You will need to install all your drivers afterwards because Windows will only install it's own crappy generic drivers. You will also have to install the latest Service Pack and all security updates afterwards.

 

[ohnnyj]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
I would start off by putting the old mobo back in and backing up your data somehow. It's common for Windows to refuse to boot on a new mobo unless the new mobo is pretty similar to the old one, to put it simply. So you may have to do that reinstallation, or else try a Repair-Install approach, but sometimes that results in funky aftereffects 😕

I've noticed these sorts of things as well and is the primary reason why I always do a backup/clean install procedure when doing such a major upgrade such as a motherboard. You don't know if Windows can efficiently clean out all the old stuff and ensure stability. I mean come one, this is Windows we are talking about 🙂.