Upgrading from P3 to P4 Question

[Dre]

Ok, I've got all the parts in to upgrade from my old P3-500mhz to a new P4-1.8a. Here is my question, do I need to reinstall WinXP from scratch or can I just install the new parts and WinXP will detect all the new stuff without a problem and let me continue using WinXP.

Here is my old Setup:
P3-500mhz Slot-1
Abit BF6 Mobo
Crucial 256MB RAM PC133

New Setup:
P4-1.8A
Asus PB266
Crucial 512 RAM PC2100 DDR

Thanks in advance!

 

[AndyHui]

You can swap Intel based systems usually without too much trouble, although I always recommend a full reinstall.

A major change like that is likely to trigger off re-activation as well.

 

[tornadobox]

you probably could just install the new motherboard with the current XP OS, but it's always better to do a clean install if you can when you put in a new motherboard (new chipset, different drivers).

 

[Strawberrymom]

back your stuff up and format

 

[Dre]

Ok, here is another question. This probably belongs in to OS Area but since I already have this thread going:

Will the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" in WinXP move my cookies too? I know it will move folder and desktop settings as well as internet browaser and mail settings, but it doesn't specifically say what it will move.

 

[gdana]

<< A major change like that is likely to trigger off re-activation as well. >>



That reminds me of what happened to me this last weekend. I swapped out my motherboard and CPU and triggered XP's activation "feature". When I called to get my operating system reactivated I was told that their systems were down and I had to wait an hour before I could use my computer again. I was so pissed

I called later on and they re-activated my computer, but the dude with whom I talked asked me why I needed to reactivate. I thought they weren't supposed to question why you needed a new activation code. His questioning made me feel like I was doing something wrong.

The next time I install a windows operating system, I think I'll make sure I get a borrowed copy without activiation to avoid the hassle. Certainly my kids will appreciate it...since I raved for an hour about how Microsoft was holding my computer hostage

 

[tornadobox]

I had to call and reactivate my girlfriend's computer as well...and they also asked me why I had to reinstall windows (although the girl was quite polite, and understood why I had to reinstall).

Anyhow, I didn't see it as a big problem at all, and since they have the 120-day refresh thing, I don't think it'll be a problem in the future.

 

[Slacker]

???????????? I didnt have to reactivate my XP.

I always take the Kamikaze approach, I play one last game of Quake3 , check my e-mail, and skim the hot deals forum, and then shutdown, yank the parts out, slam the new stuff in, and fire it up

I just did this with my computer, I had a P3 900 on an MSI i815e Pro ( intel chipset) I swapped the motherboard for an Asus P4S333 (sis chipset) and the cpu for a P4 1.6 , when I started up windows it took care of everything for me

The original install of windows on my system has its roots in windows 3.1 on an F.I.C./via motherboard and a pentium 233mmx, always upgraded the o.s. and migrated to new motherboards with no problem, BUT whenever I do this I realize that it is a bit of a gamble, ya pays yer money and takes yer chances