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• Computer sees no floppy and CD Rom/DVD player after change of motherboard of PC w / Windows XP SP3

  After changing the motherboard on my PC, a Dell Optiplex gx270s Windows XP SP3, the computer (which also works fine) does not see the CD/DVD or floppy drives CD, DVD or floppy is inserted. (He sees not thumb drives). When I look under the hardware in the system, the floppy drive and the Cd-Rom are marked as +. All appropriate updates had been installed. These discs worked fine before the motherboard was changed. (It was done because the capacitors were bulging.)

  What could be the problem and how to fix it?

  Please explain simply, that I'm not a computer expert.

  Thank you in advance.

  Hi 4Sunnydays,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community. According to the description of the problem, CD/DVD and floppy drive is missing.

  ·         You get the error message?

  I suggest you to follow the steps in the article and check.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following link. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you need more assistance.

  Thank you.

• Changed the motherboard: Activation product activation Windows 7

  I changed my motherboard on my PC which is a HP. It is more under warranty so HP are not interested to reinstall Windows it has no activation and automated phone support said that it could not activate either.

  I have the original COA license sticker supplied with the PC.

  How can I get this reactive?

  Any help much appreciated.

  Thanks in advance :)

  You have an OEM version of win provided by HP, not MS, so no MS support

  Try the phone activation, do not meet all the prompts until the opportunity to talk to a real person

• After changing the motherboard, can't activate Windows 7 Home Basic Edition

  I got my motherboard changed and get later problems in activation of window 7 Home base. I have original CD software with me. Answer of pl

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Win 7-64 not start after change of motherboard. Win 7-64 has tried to repair without success. Message is

  Win 7-64 not start after change of motherboard.   Win 7-64 has tried to repair without success Message of Win7 installed "Cannot automatically repair the start" Message from the repair option DVD Win7-64 install is "this version of the Recovery Options is not compatible with this version of Windows".

  If Win 7-64 don't update the hardware changes and this prevents the start.

  Is there a solution for this problem of resettlement and thus destroy all previous program files and configurations?

  Hello

  As you mentioned that you have "hard disk 500 GB (previously there were two HD in the old mobo)" which means the HD is also changed

  Then I suggest to clean install to solve this problem, please follow the link to clean, install the windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/installing-reinstalling-Windows#1TC=Windows-7

  Note: data loss caveat:

  Converting a hard disk partition or volume from NTFS to FAT32 requires that you reformat the partition, which deletes all the data on this subject. Be sure to back up data that you want to keep before you begin.

  Thank you

  Er.Mayank Chadha

  Thanks for your response

  I solved this problem in BIOS Advanced\SATA config\SB SATA config.  as follows

  SATA port 1-4 = AHCI initially

  SATA port 1-4 = new IDE

  SATA port 5-6 = IDE these ports used with DVD, a comic book should be like ports 1-4

  This because I've done a typical mistake of mine.   I did not save the configuration with the entry of FDI

  Good bye

  Huemul

• What should I change to keep alive indefinitely without any Windows activity?

  Title of the Moose: kb2492386

  Installed kb2492386 update to XP Pro (version 2002) as well as several IE8, several .NET framework and central management framework.  Since the updates windows times out and require a re-login.  Power options are unchanged: never stop disks, never attend the eve and disabled hibernation.

  What should I change to keep alive indefinitely without any Windows activity?

  Hello

  Follow these steps and check if that helps:

  a. log on to a user administrator account in Windows XP.

  b. click the rectangular 'Start' button in the left corner and open the control panel.

  c. click on "Performance and Maintenance" and select "Power Options".

  d. choose 'Never' lists 'sleep' and 'Putting into hibernation'. Then click on 'OK '.

  Also, see this Microsoft KB article and check if that helps:

  How to solve the problems of hibernation and standby in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/907477

• Windows XP Home Edition formatting after changing the motherboard

  OK just like a small thing im, eager to know, is it important that I changed my motherboard if I reformat my compaq with wondows xp home edition? I mean, there will be difficulties to install the operating system? or everything will work very well with a card mother diferent

  A Compaq Windows XP Recovery disk will only install and activate with the original Compaq Compaq exclusive factory-installed map mother. Carey Frisch

• I change my motherboard, I do not change anything else in my computer I have xp professional window, when I power my computer, the computer will not start, it asks me to insert the cd and press ENTER, I don't have the xp cd, help me please.

  install a new motherboard in my computer, I need the recovery cd to start the computer, I have Windows xp?

  Assuming that you are XP is already installed (you do not specify) and the old IDE hard drive, you may need to enable the IDE in the BIOS of the motherboard.  Sometimes on systems more recent IDE is disabled for SATA.  Other than that, I don't know.  Find a friend who has an XP Pro CD.  How is that you have it installed but do not have the CD?  If it was a computer OEM like HP, Dell, etc, then you should contact the manufacturer for a restore CD, but since you have changed the motherboard, it is possible that they won't support you more, unless it is a replacement of the factory.

• After changing the motherboard in my PC the device software windows 7 cann't be activated. I tried many times to speak with the service the customer but failed.

  After changing the motherboard in my PC the device software windows 7 cann't be activated. I tried many times to speak with customer service through automated phone system, but failed. Now what should I do.

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  --------------------

  Windows 7 - version comparisons:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare-editions

  MS Windows 7 store price:

  http://store.Microsoft.com/Microsoft/Windows-Windows-7/category/102

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• Change of motherboard, cpu and ram by using the version of upgrade of windows 7

  I plan on upgrading my motherboard, cpu and ram. I am using windows 7 Home premium that I have updated from xp using a retail upgrade disc that I bought from a company of national computer supplies. Should I have any problems activating this the wrench that came with the drive. I have read several posts on this but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Help, please!

  Well, Windows XP and Windows 7 are versions of upgrade as you claim, that means XP used a qualifying version of Windows that is pre-installed with the system used the upgrade of the command.

  This means, Windows XP and Windows 7 are both related to this version of Windows that came with the system. Because the copy of the original Windows supplied with the system would have been an OEM license, which means, Windows 7 and XP have more rights to transfer if you change the motherboard.

  You can always try a clean install with upgrade.

  How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  or

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• After changing the motherboard, my Windows 7 product key is not valid.

  I bought this copy of windows 7 has been authorized. then I changed the motherboard, now it tells me that it is no gooid. ??

  Original title: why is my key no gooid?

  Windows 7 license came preloaded with the previous mobo?

  If so, then its cannot be transferred to another computer.

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

• How can I reactivate Windows 7 32-bit after changing the motherboard free of charge?

  I need to reactivate it. Need something good advise. change the motherboard and can not activate. I don't have a $199.00 to buy a number.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  If this is an OEM of Windows 7 version that came with your previous motherboard, you cannot transfer it to a new motherboard.

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

• I changed my motherboard and used instead of the version 64 bit version 32-bit now I can't activate windows.

  I changed my motherboard and now I have to reactivate windows 7 but will not accept my activation code.  Error is "you can not use the key on this computer" or other similar term.  When I activated it initially, I used the 32-bit version, now, I have the 64 b because I have more ram.  The 64 bit 32 bit versions and came with the original package I bought.

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Cannot reactivate after changing the motherboard on Windows 7

  Original title: not one thing he, s the next...

  Hi I recently changed my motherboard due to problem with formar with old mother... so now I have to activate windows again, I got my product key but it propmts me re - activate by telephone, even if the number is not working is there anyway I can do this online or another solution?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  or

  Direct activation number: (888) 725-1047

  1-800-936-5700

• Full windows reinstall required when changing the motherboard?

  Hello, I have recently built a new custom PC (my first yay!) and I quickly realized that my motherboard was faulty. I'm sending it back for a replacement but I had already installed windows 7 with important files, I need on the partition primary drive. I'll have to perform a complete reinstallation of windows on my new motherboard before activation of windows, or it will go directly in activation? If I need to do the reinstall then what is the best method to back up all my files?

  If you simply replace the motherboard, then you should be able to boot Windows 7 on it without problem.

  Windows 7 license now installed an OEM license?

  If this is the case, then it is not transferable to a new motherboard, but given the circumstances, you can try reactivate by phone:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  http://notebooks.com/2010/12/27/how-to-backup-to-an-external-hard-drive/
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/25/how-to-restore-a-backup-from-an-external-hard-drive-in-Windows-7/