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squall_01

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    CPU Change??
    « on: May 20, 2009, 09:47:23 AM »
    I wasnt too sure if this is really a hardware or not.  If I put in a celeron rated at 1 ghz and then wanted to change it to 2.6 ghz would that mean I have to reinstall xp then?
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    Re: CPU Change??
    « Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 10:58:59 AM »
    Maybe...maybe not.
    I've changed CPU's on some systems and had XP fire right back up ...recognise the new hardware and continue on with no hiccups.
    But it can go the other way as well and refuse to boot properly.
    If this happens the solution is a Repair Install of XP...
    I suggest reading it thru to get familiar with the steps outlined and printing out a copy for reference.
    If done properly you should be good to go...

    You may have to re-register XP ...i use the 800# myself for this.

    Good Luck.
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    Re: CPU Change??
    « Reply #2 on: May 20, 2009, 11:01:24 AM »
    Just remembered another alternative for this...
    Dug it out of my Old Bookmarks archives...

    Here Ya Go...
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    squall_01

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      Re: CPU Change??
      « Reply #3 on: May 20, 2009, 01:19:33 PM »
      I suppose then I should wait if the event that it does happen, I kind of figured that an all considering I hate to get a replacement for my dell that I'm not supposed to mess with.
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      Re: CPU Change??
      « Reply #4 on: May 20, 2009, 01:29:59 PM »
      Quote from: patio on May 20, 2009, 11:01:24 AM
      Just remembered another alternative for this...
      Dug it out of my Old Bookmarks archives...

      Here Ya Go...

      Excellent tip, helped me out before.
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      Re: CPU Change??
      « Reply #5 on: May 20, 2009, 05:12:59 PM »
      yeah, but be sure you do it right .... if you have to call MS because your operating system is still hating you and is bugging you for pirating at the end, just say your MOBO got fried LOL  ;D
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        Re: CPU Change??
        « Reply #6 on: May 21, 2009, 04:14:12 AM »
        ahhhhhh noobs its legit.   >:(
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