Adding a second processor

[rene8a]

IT Question:

If you have the following OS installed under a uniprocessor system and add a second processor, do you need to reinstall the OS?
Windows NT 4
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Advanced Server


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I think not, but I need to verify.

 

[Sithl0rd]

No you dont need to reinstall the OS. But you do need to update the HAL.
To do this go to Device Manager. Expand the computer tree. Double click on the computer type is shows up. Then click drivers tab and then click the update driver button. Then select the correct entry for your machine

 

[zephyran]

NT 4, to my knowledge, does require a re-install, although I think some people have said they've found a way around it. With 2000, though, just like SithlOrd said, it should be as easy as adding a new device driver.

 

[TheGregster]

Sithl0rd is correct. I just upgraded two Dell Precision 220's with a second processor and it was a snap. I did reapply service pack 2 just incase .. Everthing has been running fine..

 

[ren8a]

Thanks for the help. That was very helpful