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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Hardware / July 2008Motherboard Replacement in a Gateway 500X retail desktop and XPH S
Hi, I have a Gateway 500X retail desktop that has a non-operational motherboard. Do I have to get the exact same motherboard(model number) to replace it or can I get another Gateway/emachine motherboard with a different model number, and be able to re-install/activate Xp? Thanks for any help... > Hi, > > I have a Gateway 500X retail desktop that has a non-operational > motherboard. Do I have to get the exact same motherboard(model number) to > replace it or can I get another Gateway/emachine motherboard with a > different model number, and be able to re-install/activate Xp? In order to use the version of XP that came with your computer, you would need to replace the motherboard with the exact model it came with. If Gateway no longer makes the motherboard and/or won't support that machine, you'll need to purchase a retail copy of XP. Possibly you can still find one at NewEgg or Amazon. The alternative would be to use a generic OEM install disk and use the Product Key on your COA sticker. You will probably have to call in for activation. Obviously if you don't have a generic OEM install disk you would need to buy one and at that point you'd be better off buying a retail version. Malke  SignatureMS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ > > Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Malke >> > Hi, >> > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> >> Malke Congratulations. You just fragmented your own thread. Next time reply to the original thread, don't start a new one. > Congratulations. You just fragmented your own thread. Next time > reply to the original thread, don't start a new one. I see you're off your medication again. I'm not the OP and it isn't "my thread". Fsck off. Malke SignatureMS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ >>> > Hi, >>> > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >Congratulations. You just fragmented your own thread. Next time >reply to the original thread, don't start a new one. Dumbass. Look at the thread again. I wasn't responding to you but the the person that answered you but started a new thread instead of posting the reply to the original thread. Now you've been given two notches in the dumbass stick. >>>> > Hi, >>>> > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Now you've been given two notches in the dumbass stick. I'm sure he's quaking with fear - NOT! >>>>> > Hi, >>>>> > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >I'm sure he's quaking with fear - NOT! True. He probably has as much fear of me as I do of YOU...NONE. Hypocrite. >>>>>> > Hi, >>>>>> > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Hypocrite. Obviously you haven't covered what a hypocrite is at school yet as you clearly have no idea. AFAICT, MI5 and a bit has never obsessively posted about other people asking questions that he deems not to be relevant to the newsgroup. Thus he cannot possibly be a hypocrite. It should be obvious to everyone that you merely ascribe the label in an failed attempt to direct attention away from yourself. >>>>>>> > Hi, >>>>>>> > [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] >ascribe the label in an failed attempt to direct attention away from >yourself. OK, so that's two times you show ignorance in what a hypocrite is. So your new title is Idiot. >>>>>>>> > Hi, >>>>>>>> > [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > OK, so that's two times you show ignorance in what a hypocrite is. So > your new title is Idiot. Once again you prove me correct beyond anything I could possibly do myself. I know what a hypocrite is. You obviously do not. Since MI5 and a bit has never posted the crap that you do and actually tries to help people, the term hypocrite just doesn't apply. What is it about you that drives you to be such a nasty objectionable piece of sh.t? I'll bet all the other boys bully you at school. I can't imagine why. >>>> > Hi, >>>> > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Now you've been given two notches in the dumbass stick. He hasn't started a new thread at all. All the posts are under one thread, so it is you who are wrong here. Unless you've f.cked up the school computer again. Or he might be able to find that MB on eBay. >> Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! > FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ Yes- Bill I did find it on ebay and waiting on it to come in. Homer S. thanks for your suggestions, and Edric- I'm not sure what your issue is, but this is an open forum and I asked a legitimate question regarding XP reactivation. At anytime I choose too, I will ask any question here I want. If you have a problem with my question move on or "FO".... I really don't care to waste my time reading replies from jerk offs that have nothing to do with what I asked. > Or he might be able to find that MB on eBay. > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! > > FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ >Yes- Bill I did find it on ebay and waiting on it to come in. Homer S. thanks >for your suggestions, and Edric- I'm not sure what your issue is, but this is [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >> > Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! >> > FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ Boo fuckin' Hoo. You want to play with the big boys, be prepared to get your feelings hurt. Oh, and the replies go down here, dip. > Yes- Bill I did find it on ebay and waiting on it to come in. Homer S. > thanks [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > time reading replies from jerk offs that have nothing to do with what I > asked. As has already been pointed out, Edric is a total fuckwit who thinks he has the right to decide who posts what on this newsgroup. He doesn't. >> Or he might be able to find that MB on eBay. >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> > Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! >> > FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ >Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Thanks for any help... Why ask HERE? What mainboard you choose is personal preference. Choose whatever you want Ask elsewhere >>Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Ask elsewhere Edric is the resident fuckwit. You may safely ignore him. Everyone else does. >>>Hi, >>> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >You may safely ignore him. Everyone else does. Hypocrite. >Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Thanks for any help... It's at least six years old, along with the memory, hard drive, CD-ROM drive(s) and power supply. In addition, it's an eMachine. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money on it. I sell used computers that are newer than yours for around $200, including monitor. Don't throw good money after bad.... |
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