Not booting

[r1zeek]

I just upgraded my mobo (from MSI 648 Max to Abit IC7 Max 3) and when I start up my machine it gives me the usual Windows cannot start normally krap.
What have I gotta do, and i'd really like to avoid re-installing windows but I will if I have to :/
Thanks

[myth]

Did you try safe mode? by the way we have the same mobo!! how does it feel to be elite!!

[da_ging]

you will have to boot from the xp cd and choose to repair the installation (not the repair by console option)

when you have done this just reinstall all the drivers and service packs etc

i should say i would only do the above as a temporary measure and would do a proper format and clean install when you have the time

[r1zeek]

Yup, tried safe mode and it just restarts :/
Cheers ging, i'll go and repair my windows then, i'll have todo a propper format next week when I have time.
Nice one

[myth]

Yup, tried safe mode and it just restarts :/
Cheers ging, i'll go and repair my windows then, i'll have todo a propper format next week when I have time.
Nice one

That does not always work... I have done that many times!

[Flash]

Have you removed your old mobo drivers?

[Ceefer]

I found this useful (how to swap out a motherboard without re-installing windows):

http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...4&m=1400925745