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| 705072 | 2008-09-13 22:25:00 | I have just repaired (well replaced just about everything in) my friend's PC after a CPU failure - new motherboard, CPU, RAM, video etc. Question is, PC was running Win 2000 - will this need to be reinstalled after I get it all going again, or will it need to be reinstalled... if reinstall is required, can I install over the top to keep things on the HDD in place, or will I need a clean install? If a clean install is required, I have a Win 2000 disk here - will that work with the key on the COA sticker on the PC? Will Win 2000 recognise a SATA drive? Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 705073 | 2008-09-13 22:51:00 | Run a repair install if required. BUT depending on how long ago the original system was installed a complete new install would prob be a better idea - start from fresh so to speak. If the old board and the new board are close enough it may pick up and run OK, but generally they dont - it usually starts then blue screens - wrong drivers etc. regarding your Win2000 CD and the COA - sometimes it works other times it doesn't, its a little like XP Pro - not all COA's work with All CD's - real case of "suck it and see" sometimes. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 705074 | 2008-09-14 00:03:00 | I would install the drive as is. If it boots & runs, install the Motherboard drivers. If this is not Ok do a clean install. No problem with Sata or Dual processor on Windows 2000. |
mzee (3324) | ||
| 705075 | 2008-09-14 09:26:00 | On first boot use Safe mode and uninstall previous hardware that has changed then reboot and when asked install new drivers. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 705076 | 2008-09-14 09:45:00 | Thanks for the suggestions - I'll give them a go. Cheers, Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
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