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Unread 12-30-2002, 01:58 PM   #3
jtroutma
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Sounds like you moved between two difference chipsets. WinNT, Win2K, and WinXP do NOT like to operate between difference MB much less different chipsets.

When you install any of these OS on your system, it makes a CUSTOM install of drivers specific to that MB. I have been trying for at least a year to figure out a way to keep an installation of Win2K and move between MB. The only GOOD way of doing this is to completely reinstall Win2K.

If you are deperate in keeping your copy of 2K running and move MB, try going BACK to the old MB, boot into safe mode, and change the Computer Type under the Device Manager to Standard Computer. You do this by updating the driver on the device that is located under that section.

Also remove EVERY ITEM under System Devices.

I make NO guarranty that any of these tips will work but they may be worth a try. One last thing to consider; if you do manage to get 2k to work with the other MB, it will NOT perform to its potencial becuase it was not the original board that was used to install from.

Again the best thing to do is save your data and start over.
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