A new BSOD for me, hopefully not for you

[Pc Fixed Right]

there is another way and you can avoid the headaches you just encountered.

1.Using the original machine boot into windows
2.pop in the version of windows xp currently on machine
3. click install
4. choose the upgrade option for the type of install
5. follow the prompts until the computer restarts
6. turn off the computer as it restarts
7. take the HD out of original machine and install it into new machine
8. start new machine and get into the bios to change time and date to current time and date and also make sure you change the boot order to boot from cd first
9. save your bios settings and let the comp restart but DO NOT push any keys to boot from cd because you want the upgrade install to continue
10. Smile since setup will install HAL, any HD controllers, and whatever drivers the new board needs and if it doesnt than you will ofcourse need the mobo driver disc when the upgrade install finishes.

 

[MBF]

I've used the "ophcrack" as a last resort.

 

[Graystar]

there is another way and you can avoid the headaches you just encountered.

1.Using the original machine boot into windows
2.pop in the version of windows xp currently on machine
3. click install
4. choose the upgrade option for the type of install
5. follow the prompts until the computer restarts
6. turn of the computer as it restarts
7. take the HD out of original machine and install it into new machine
8. start new machine and get into the bios to change time and date to current time and date and also make sure you change the boot order to boot from cd first
9. save your bios settings and let the comp restart but DO NOT push any keys to boot from cd because you want the upgrade install to continue
10. Smile since setup will install HAL, any HD controllers, and whatever drivers the new board needs and if it doesnt than you will ofcourse need the mobo driver disc when the upgrade install finishes.

I cant wait to try this!
Thanks

 

[AeKhuban]

To complete the repair install I need the Admin password.
It will not complete without it.

Use Hiren 9.9 to reset the password

 

[ClickRight]

I cant wait to try this!
Thanks

Me too. Great post Pc Fixed Right!.

 

[Pc Fixed Right]

Oops I skipped a step make sure you clone the original drive just in-case.

Make sure you dont violate the Eula if the key is OEM
Retail version need not worry