Would Windows XP blow up with a processor upgrade?

[AgentZap]

I have a motherboard that can support single or dual core AMD 939's.

Right now it has a single core and I want to upgrade to dual core. Will Windows crash when I try to boot with a different processor under the same installation of the OS? Has anyone tried this?

 

[JetBlack69]

It should not crash, however it might not find the second core. I'm not sure how exactly to fix that, but I think you have to reinstall a driver in the device manager.

 

[timswim78]

"Sickos" are working on this.
http://dennisjudd.com/gallery/view_phot...set_albumName=funpics&id=computer_bomb

 

[mechBgon]

I did a swap from a single-core 3000+ to a dual-core 3800+. On the subsequent bootup, WinXP will discover "New Hardware" (an ACPI Multiprocessor PC) and then on the next boot you're ready to rumble. Have fun!

 

[sezerb]

It should detect the second core. If it doesn't you might need to update your BIOS

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
I did a swap from a single-core 3000+ to a dual-core 3800+. On the subsequent bootup, WinXP will discover "New Hardware" (an ACPI Multiprocessor PC) and then on the next boot you're ready to rumble. Have fun!

Same here, easy as pie. :thumbsup:

 

[Zugzwang152]

They use compatible HALs, so it's all good.