I also asked this question awhile back with no response.  The only way I
found was  to boot from the original CD and when it detects the previous
system on the hard drive, select the repair option.  Make sure you have your
serial number ready and you may later have to reactivate your system.
Howard Rubin
The Computer Doctor
Fortaleza, Brazil

RE:  Date:    Fri, 8 Aug 2003 22:15:28 -0500
From:    Lyman Cox <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Running Windows XP installed on a hard drive on a new
motherboard/CPU

How can I get Windows XP to run on a new motherboard/CPU if the Win XP
system is installed on a hard drive carried over from my previous computer?

Thanks

Lyman Cox

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