One tip I have come up with resolves Windows XP’s inability to allow for a
motherboard change without reinstalling. There is a way around this. Before
you change the motherboard go into device manager and change the IDE
ATA/ATAPI controllers to “Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller”. You do
this by going to update driver and then selecting “Don’t Search. I will
choose the driver to install.” Then select the “Standard….Controller.”
After you have changed the controller, shut down the PC and change the
motherboard. You should now be able to boot without the blue screen. Now
load the new motherboard drivers including the new IDE controller driver.
Works every time for me.
Cheers!
Frank Schoelzel