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W2000 motherboard switch?
I know from experience that Windows 2000 in general does not tolerate a
switch from motherboard to another motherboard. I understand this to be related to chipset differencences and ATA controller differences on each motherboard. I currently have a Shuttle motherboard with Athlon XP 1600 + with Via KT266 chipset with USB only 1.1. I would like to upgrade the motherboard. If I switch to a motherboard with the same chipset family (Via KT400 or KT600 chipset) is it likely that my current installation of Windows 2000 will work? |
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Unlikely as Windows 2000 has a reputation for being
very difficult to change mobos on. However, you could try, after backing up your files, deleting all the hardware from device manager. Find all the hubs, controllers etc. then shut down, change the mobo and let windows redetect the hardware. Over in the win2k groups they say this sometimes works. If it doesn't, then next try a repair install, which would keep your files and programs intact. "Michael Volow" wrote in message ... I know from experience that Windows 2000 in general does not tolerate a switch from motherboard to another motherboard. I understand this to be related to chipset differencences and ATA controller differences on each motherboard. I currently have a Shuttle motherboard with Athlon XP 1600 + with Via KT266 chipset with USB only 1.1. I would like to upgrade the motherboard. If I switch to a motherboard with the same chipset family (Via KT400 or KT600 chipset) is it likely that my current installation of Windows 2000 will work? |
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