Changing mobo: when do I clean reinstall Windows XP?

[WooWon]

I'm about to swap out my mobo (as well as my CPU, video card and RAM) and I just need to get one thing straight before I do it. Should I do a clean reinstall of my current OS (clean, as in wiping HD clean) before I put the new mobo in? Or do I install the mobo, then reinstall my OS? Also, I plan to eventually upgrade from my current OS, XP, to Vista. Should I do this now in the midst of my mobo change or wait until my new mobo is good to go (w/ BIOS and drivers) with XP? Sorry if I confused any or you.

 

[zipperman]

I don't think so.Just connect the current HD as Primary Master and
Check your mbd boot options to make it first.
A new HD is the only reason i see for a new install,but can be set as Secondary.
BTW Installing these devices requires an experienced user as there are
settings in the bios to do first.
Get a Motherboard Manual and CD

 

[kimsland]

Well Xp won't actually start if you change the Motherboard
You will need to run a Repair for it to work properly

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/part3.htm

Microsoft's Windows XP Home Repair Install step by step
http://www.windowsxphome.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/part3.htm

 

[WooWon]

Well Xp won't actually start if you change the Motherboard
You will need to run a Repair for it to work properly

So you're saying that I should first install the new mobo, turn the computer on and then run a repair install of Windows XP?

 

[kimsland]

Yes

Also (seeming I'm replying so briefly)

If, you are updating the Bios revision make sure to do that before installing Windows