MB & CPU Upgrade and Win XP

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Hi all

I am about to upgrade from an E2180 on an ASRock 4DualCore to a Q6600 on an ASUS MB

Will I need to re-install XP or will it be ok to boot from the current HD as it is currently using?

Steve
 
I have heard of people being able to do this, however, before you change the machines over, take a backup of it using Acronis or Ghost.

But, uninstall everything in Device Manager that you won't be taking with you. Shut down, then boot up in the new machine, it doesn't always work though.

But, something you will need to make sure (if you're not already aware of), is the small thing about OEM and Retail Licences.

If you have an OEM Licence, you will not be allowed to continue with the same installation. A new OEM (or Retail) licence will need to be purchased.
 
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