New motherboard won't boot

[robertedmed]

Hi,i have replaced a motherboard cpu and memory.the hardrive was taken out and put in a external enclosure to get some data from it.now when i put it back in with the new parts it comes up and say's windows did not start properly because a change in hardware or software.will not start in safe mode either.this computer was bought used and i don't have the OS disc. I have win xp disc from another computer,will the recovery console work.i also don't know the administrator password...

AM i OUT Of LUCK???

Thanks Robert...

 

[bracadar]

You really should make sure you have all the data from your hard drive and perform a clean install of your OS. Unless its the same series of mobo you are going to have problems.

 

[linney]

You may need to perform a repair install of XP, do you know the Product Key details?

Replacement of CD or Product Keys
To replace a CD or Product Key, you must contact PSS. To locate the appropriate phone number for your product, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

326246 - How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

See if there is anything by way of an alternative here?

Move an IDE Drive w/Windows 2000 or XP to A New System

http://www.mostlycreativeworkshop.com/News-article-sid-11-mode-thread.html

Moving a Hard Drive to a new computer!
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