changing motherboard

i think my procssor is going as when i try to load certain programs it shuts off and a lot of times it just will not boot.
5-6 years ago when this happened it was a bad processor.
my question is if i change to a new upgraded motherboard and processor will i have to change any settings to get it to boot or will win xp just recognize it and boot properly?

 

It should boot fine...windows tends to detect all this stuff automatically.

EDIT: Even if you do change the stuff and it doesnt boot, you can always change back, so take some comfort in that

 

I recently switched from an AMD to Intel processor.

All that was required was a repair install. This dectected all the new hardware, kept all my applications and settings, and didn't need to delete or do anything else beforehand.

 

Most times you will look at reinstalling the operating system but not always. It depends on the hardware changes that have taken place and each one may be unlike another. I recently switched a motherboard with xp and it picked up every change and loaded it automatically. I don't think this is something too common so be ready to reinstall as a precaution.

 

I figured XP would pick up the changes automatically....

But remember, if it doesnt, it just wont boot....in that case, you can swap back and try the other methods CRJ and Bob suggested.

 

I've done a reasonable amount of fairly drastic changes to the hardware. In all instances, a reinstall was never necessary. The Repair Install worked fine. I suppose as a last resort that is always an option but would rather try less drastic options first.

 

i am upgrading from an amd athlon 1700+ to an amd athlon 2400 so that should make the swapout a little easier correct?

 

Same mobo ?

 

If the processor is the same, then likley nothing needs to be done and XP will just boot like before.

If the motherboard is completely different, likely just a repair install will take care if it and again, no apps or settings will need to be redone. Even going to a completely different CPU and Motherboard manufacturer and it still worked fine. Given the processor speed he is looking at, it should only take about 1/2 hour.

 

Usually the problems occur as a result of different chipsets

 

hey guys it took me 3 hours to boot today so i could write to you guys one last time before i try the swap also in answer to an earlier post i am upgrading the chip but with a new motherboard also. i will let you all know if everything goes according to plan and thanks for all the responses.