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**drmmr6622** · 04-08-2008, 04:05 PM

so i got a new mobo processor and ram and i don't want to format my hard drive so i can use the new stuff i got i was wondering if there was anyway to make my mobo work with windows xp.

i got a foxconn board a celeron d 3.33 Ghz and 1 gig of ram.

**Frenchb0ygenius** · 04-08-2008, 04:14 PM

There is no reason why it shouldn't work...

**drmmr6622** · 04-08-2008, 04:17 PM

well i installed windows xp on a different mobo and when i try to use the new mobo it wont boot xp.

**Frenchb0ygenius** · 04-08-2008, 04:20 PM

Try repairing xp through the disc, it's not like the mobo automatically formats it.

**drmmr6622** · 04-08-2008, 04:23 PM

and if i dont have a disk?

**Frenchb0ygenius** · 04-08-2008, 04:24 PM

then you're screwed...jk But i really doubt that the mobo is what caused the problem...can you explain what happens when you boot?

**drmmr6622** · 04-08-2008, 04:35 PM

ok well i configured it to boot from the hard drive and when it gets past the foxconn loading screen i can see a dim windows xp loading screen for about a second than it restarts the computer.
-= Double Post =-
oh great now my mobo doesnt even start up FU**

**JoeDaStudd** · 04-09-2008, 11:24 AM

If your replacing that much stuff then you really should reinstall windows.
As windows will get massively confused and give you lots of errors.

Your last post: hit F8 as soon as windows starts booting, enter safe mode, uninstall the old mobo drivers and reinstall the new ones.

About it not working now change back what ever you changed between the two posts

**drmmr6622** · 04-09-2008, 05:01 PM

i cant even go into safe mode and i don't have a xp disk

**JoeDaStudd** · 04-10-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drmmr6622

i cant even go into safe mode and i don't have a xp disk

Do you still have the key code for the XP installation? (If its a pre-built originally then there should be a sticker somewhere)
If so borrow an XP CD (make sure its the same version as what the key is for) from someone and when prompted to enter the key use the one you have.
If you don't its a different ball game.

**twelve** · 04-10-2008, 01:47 AM

What you should have done is uninstall ALL drivers while still on the old motherboard. Then replace the motherboard and install all your drivers again. It's not guaranteed to work but it is the only way that stands a chance of working.

As for your current problem with getting the motherboard to start up try resetting the CMOS (check your motherboards instruction manual for instructions).

04-08-2008, 04:05 PM	#1
drmmr6622 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 239 Trader Feedback: 0	New Mobo so i got a new mobo processor and ram and i don't want to format my hard drive so i can use the new stuff i got i was wondering if there was anyway to make my mobo work with windows xp. i got a foxconn board a celeron d 3.33 Ghz and 1 gig of ram.

04-08-2008, 04:35 PM	#7
drmmr6622 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 239 Trader Feedback: 0	ok well i configured it to boot from the hard drive and when it gets past the foxconn loading screen i can see a dim windows xp loading screen for about a second than it restarts the computer. -= Double Post =- oh great now my mobo doesnt even start up FU** Last edited by drmmr6622; 04-08-2008 at 06:24 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

04-09-2008, 11:24 AM	#8
JoeDaStudd Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth, UK Posts: 457 Trader Feedback: 0	If your replacing that much stuff then you really should reinstall windows. As windows will get massively confused and give you lots of errors. Your last post: hit F8 as soon as windows starts booting, enter safe mode, uninstall the old mobo drivers and reinstall the new ones. About it not working now change back what ever you changed between the two posts __________________ <<Put A message Here>> <<Just made another rubbish website visit it [URL="http://www.joedastudd.co.uk/"]here[/URL].>>

04-08-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
Frenchb0ygenius Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 0 Trader Feedback: 0	There is no reason why it shouldn't work...

04-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#3
drmmr6622 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 239 Trader Feedback: 0	well i installed windows xp on a different mobo and when i try to use the new mobo it wont boot xp.

04-08-2008, 04:20 PM	#4
Frenchb0ygenius Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 0 Trader Feedback: 0	Try repairing xp through the disc, it's not like the mobo automatically formats it.

04-08-2008, 04:23 PM	#5
drmmr6622 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 239 Trader Feedback: 0	and if i dont have a disk?

04-08-2008, 04:24 PM	#6
Frenchb0ygenius Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 0 Trader Feedback: 0	then you're screwed...jk But i really doubt that the mobo is what caused the problem...can you explain what happens when you boot?

04-09-2008, 05:01 PM	#9
drmmr6622 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 239 Trader Feedback: 0	i cant even go into safe mode and i don't have a xp disk

04-10-2008, 01:47 AM	#11
twelve Muffin Love n Lemon Join Date: Jul 2005 Real First Name: Phil Location: Surrey, UK Just Played: Why is this mandatory? Posts: 11,734 Trader Feedback: 0	What you should have done is uninstall ALL drivers while still on the old motherboard. Then replace the motherboard and install all your drivers again. It's not guaranteed to work but it is the only way that stands a chance of working. As for your current problem with getting the motherboard to start up try resetting the CMOS (check your motherboards instruction manual for instructions).

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