Replacing motherboard

I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:

Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do when it
sees a different motherboard?

John

John wrote:
> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>
> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do when
> it sees a different motherboard?
>
> John
>
>


You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the activation,
call Microsoft and explain that you replaced motherboard and they will
activate it for you.

If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine but
you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on the same
machine and they will activate it for you.

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> John wrote:
>> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>>
>> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do when
>> it sees a different motherboard?
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>
>
> You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the activation,
> call Microsoft and explain that you replaced motherboard and they will
> activate it for you.
>
> If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine but
> you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on the same
> machine and they will activate it for you.
>

As per the EULA, a motherboard does not a computer make so there's no
need to heed your advice and lie.

That said, if the OP has a branded OEM version of Vista, it will NOT
work on the new motherboard unless the OP got the motherboard from the
computer manufacturer. If it's a retail or generic OEM, it will install
no problem and a repair install will do just fine so the OP would be
wise not to heed that advice of yours either.

I do give you and E for effort for this is the first time I've seen you
actually try to help someone. It's too bad you're so clueless that you
couldn't offer valid advice. I guess you should go back to what you do
best: LYING about other posters and accusing them of animal sex and
other lies.

Alias

Alias wrote:
> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>> John wrote:
>>> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>>>
>>> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do
>>> when it sees a different motherboard?
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the
>> activation, call Microsoft and explain that you replaced motherboard
>> and they will activate it for you.
>>
>> If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine but
>> you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on the
>> same machine and they will activate it for you.
>>
>
> As per the EULA, a motherboard does not a computer make so there's no
> need to heed your advice and lie.
>
> That said, if the OP has a branded OEM version of Vista, it will NOT
> work on the new motherboard unless the OP got the motherboard from the
> computer manufacturer. If it's a retail or generic OEM, it will install
> no problem and a repair install will do just fine so the OP would be
> wise not to heed that advice of yours either.
>
> I do give you and E for effort for this is the first time I've seen you
> actually try to help someone. It's too bad you're so clueless that you
> couldn't offer valid advice. I guess you should go back to what you do
> best: LYING about other posters and accusing them of animal sex and
> other lies.
>
> Alias

What the **** are you talking about? A generic OEM version will work
with any motherboard. An OEM version from DELL will work with another
motherboard from DELL.

You just like making trouble. Now go to the Ubuntu forum and try and
help out those sorry sacks who think they have a decent OS when in
reality they have ****.

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>> John wrote:
>>>> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>>>>
>>>> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do
>>>> when it sees a different motherboard?
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the
>>> activation, call Microsoft and explain that you replaced motherboard
>>> and they will activate it for you.
>>>
>>> If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine but
>>> you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on the
>>> same machine and they will activate it for you.
>>>
>>
>> As per the EULA, a motherboard does not a computer make so there's no
>> need to heed your advice and lie.
>>
>> That said, if the OP has a branded OEM version of Vista, it will NOT
>> work on the new motherboard unless the OP got the motherboard from the
>> computer manufacturer. If it's a retail or generic OEM, it will
>> install no problem and a repair install will do just fine so the OP
>> would be wise not to heed that advice of yours either.
>>
>> I do give you and E for effort for this is the first time I've seen
>> you actually try to help someone. It's too bad you're so clueless that
>> you couldn't offer valid advice. I guess you should go back to what
>> you do best: LYING about other posters and accusing them of animal sex
>> and other lies.
>>
>> Alias
>
> What the **** are you talking about? A generic OEM version will work
> with any motherboard.

True and I didn't state differently. You didn't indicate *anything*.

> An OEM version from DELL will work with another
> motherboard from DELL.

True and I didn't state differently.

>
> You just like making trouble.

I like pointing out how clueless you are and how the OP should NOT
follow your erroneous advice. Don't like it? Study computers and come
back when you know how to give valid advice.

Snip insults.

Alias

Alias wrote:
> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>> Alias wrote:
>>> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>>> John wrote:
>>>>> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>>>>>
>>>>> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do
>>>>> when it sees a different motherboard?
>>>>>
>>>>> John
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the
>>>> activation, call Microsoft and explain that you replaced motherboard
>>>> and they will activate it for you.
>>>>
>>>> If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine
>>>> but you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on
>>>> the same machine and they will activate it for you.
>>>>
>>>
>>> As per the EULA, a motherboard does not a computer make so there's no
>>> need to heed your advice and lie.
>>>
>>> That said, if the OP has a branded OEM version of Vista, it will NOT
>>> work on the new motherboard unless the OP got the motherboard from
>>> the computer manufacturer. If it's a retail or generic OEM, it will
>>> install no problem and a repair install will do just fine so the OP
>>> would be wise not to heed that advice of yours either.
>>>
>>> I do give you and E for effort for this is the first time I've seen
>>> you actually try to help someone. It's too bad you're so clueless
>>> that you couldn't offer valid advice. I guess you should go back to
>>> what you do best: LYING about other posters and accusing them of
>>> animal sex and other lies.
>>>
>>> Alias
>>
>> What the **** are you talking about? A generic OEM version will work
>> with any motherboard.
>
> True and I didn't state differently. You didn't indicate *anything*.
>
>> An OEM version from DELL will work with another motherboard from DELL.
>
> True and I didn't state differently.
>
>>
>> You just like making trouble.
>
> I like pointing out how clueless you are and how the OP should NOT
> follow your erroneous advice. Don't like it? Study computers and come
> back when you know how to give valid advice.
>
> Snip insults.
>
> Alias


You snipped out the most important part of the message:

************************************************** ********************
Now go to the Ubuntu forum and try and help out those sorry sacks who
think they have a decent OS when in reality they have ****.
************************************************** ********************

Remember Ubuntu was written by geeks for geeks who can't get laid.

Ubuntu has been free for years and is still on less than one percent of
the desktops out there. That should tell you all you need to know about
that INFERIOR product.

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>> Alias wrote:
>>>> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>>>> John wrote:
>>>>>> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do
>>>>>> when it sees a different motherboard?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> John
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the
>>>>> activation, call Microsoft and explain that you replaced
>>>>> motherboard and they will activate it for you.
>>>>>
>>>>> If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine
>>>>> but you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on
>>>>> the same machine and they will activate it for you.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As per the EULA, a motherboard does not a computer make so there's
>>>> no need to heed your advice and lie.
>>>>
>>>> That said, if the OP has a branded OEM version of Vista, it will NOT
>>>> work on the new motherboard unless the OP got the motherboard from
>>>> the computer manufacturer. If it's a retail or generic OEM, it will
>>>> install no problem and a repair install will do just fine so the OP
>>>> would be wise not to heed that advice of yours either.
>>>>
>>>> I do give you and E for effort for this is the first time I've seen
>>>> you actually try to help someone. It's too bad you're so clueless
>>>> that you couldn't offer valid advice. I guess you should go back to
>>>> what you do best: LYING about other posters and accusing them of
>>>> animal sex and other lies.
>>>>
>>>> Alias
>>>
>>> What the **** are you talking about? A generic OEM version will work
>>> with any motherboard.
>>
>> True and I didn't state differently. You didn't indicate *anything*.
>>
>>> An OEM version from DELL will work with another motherboard from DELL.
>>
>> True and I didn't state differently.
>>
>>>
>>> You just like making trouble.
>>
>> I like pointing out how clueless you are and how the OP should NOT
>> follow your erroneous advice. Don't like it? Study computers and come
>> back when you know how to give valid advice.
>>
>> Snip insults.
>>
>> Alias
>
>
> You snipped out the most important part of the message:
>
> ************************************************** ********************
> Now go to the Ubuntu forum and try and help out those sorry sacks who
> think they have a decent OS when in reality they have ****.
> ************************************************** ********************
>
> Remember Ubuntu was written by geeks for geeks who can't get laid.
>
> Ubuntu has been free for years and is still on less than one percent of
> the desktops out there. That should tell you all you need to know about
> that INFERIOR product.
>
>
>

The Nymshifter gets soundly refuted so what does it do? It reposts the
lies it always posts when soundly refuted. Get back to me when you know
the answer to very, very simple computer questions.

Ubuntu was not the subject of this thread. If you care to discuss
Ubuntu, please start another thread.

Alias

Hi, John:

Probably the system won't boot up because the hardware configuration is
completely different. You will have to reinstall the operating system. Make
sure you have a current backup of all your data before replacing the
motherboard.

--
Regards/Saludos,
Daniel Martín
Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience

"John" <> wrote in message
news:0D1DCE16-8906-48CC-B1F6-...
> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>
> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do when it
> sees a different motherboard?
>
> John
>
>

Daniel Martín [MVP] wrote:
> Hi, John:
>
> Probably the system won't boot up because the hardware configuration is
> completely different. You will have to reinstall the operating system.
> Make sure you have a current backup of all your data before replacing
> the motherboard.
>

If the OP has the same SP that is installed, he can do a repair install.
If not, he could slipstream the SP and do a repair install.

Alias

Alias wrote:
> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>> Alias wrote:
>>> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>>> Alias wrote:
>>>>> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>>>>>> John wrote:
>>>>>>> I know this has been answered hundreds of times, but I forget:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Since I need to replace my motherboard, what is Vista going to do
>>>>>>> when it sees a different motherboard?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> John
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You will have to reinstall Vista. If it complains about the
>>>>>> activation, call Microsoft and explain that you replaced
>>>>>> motherboard and they will activate it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have an OEM version, I think Vista is tied to that machine
>>>>>> but you can call Microsoft anyway and tell them you reinstalled on
>>>>>> the same machine and they will activate it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> As per the EULA, a motherboard does not a computer make so there's
>>>>> no need to heed your advice and lie.
>>>>>
>>>>> That said, if the OP has a branded OEM version of Vista, it will
>>>>> NOT work on the new motherboard unless the OP got the motherboard
>>>>> from the computer manufacturer. If it's a retail or generic OEM, it
>>>>> will install no problem and a repair install will do just fine so
>>>>> the OP would be wise not to heed that advice of yours either.
>>>>>
>>>>> I do give you and E for effort for this is the first time I've seen
>>>>> you actually try to help someone. It's too bad you're so clueless
>>>>> that you couldn't offer valid advice. I guess you should go back to
>>>>> what you do best: LYING about other posters and accusing them of
>>>>> animal sex and other lies.
>>>>>
>>>>> Alias
>>>>
>>>> What the **** are you talking about? A generic OEM version will
>>>> work with any motherboard.
>>>
>>> True and I didn't state differently. You didn't indicate *anything*.
>>>
>>>> An OEM version from DELL will work with another motherboard from DELL.
>>>
>>> True and I didn't state differently.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> You just like making trouble.
>>>
>>> I like pointing out how clueless you are and how the OP should NOT
>>> follow your erroneous advice. Don't like it? Study computers and come
>>> back when you know how to give valid advice.
>>>
>>> Snip insults.
>>>
>>> Alias
>>
>>
>> You snipped out the most important part of the message:
>>
>> ************************************************** ********************
>> Now go to the Ubuntu forum and try and help out those sorry sacks who
>> think they have a decent OS when in reality they have ****.
>> ************************************************** ********************
>>
>> Remember Ubuntu was written by geeks for geeks who can't get laid.
>>
>> Ubuntu has been free for years and is still on less than one percent
>> of the desktops out there. That should tell you all you need to know
>> about that INFERIOR product.
>>
>>
>>
>
> The Nymshifter gets soundly refuted so what does it do? It reposts the
> lies it always posts when soundly refuted. Get back to me when you know
> the answer to very, very simple computer questions.
>
> Ubuntu was not the subject of this thread. If you care to discuss
> Ubuntu, please start another thread.
>
> Alias

The question was answered. By the way Ubuntu still sucks.