Reinstalling XP when upgrading MB/CPU



MS and MS MVPs say to reinstall XP when upgrading a MB/CPU:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;824125

However, I've never had to reinstall XP after upgrading a mobo/CPU. XP
has always found and installed the new hardware. When I told the MVPs
that they said I was "very lucky." What's the deal?
--
"Your estimated wait time is 8 minutes; your actual wait time may
vary." Microsoft tech support

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