Advice please

Had to replace mobo on SBS2003 machine. Trying to replace without having to reinstall the system. Have used an AOpen AK77-400GN with an AthlonXP 2600+. Graphics on GeForce MX400 - on the previous mobo the graphics were onboard Integrated VGA Engine in chipset VIA KM266 (Mobo was AOpem MK77M II) The system halts in ...

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Had to replace mobo on SBS2003 machine. Trying to replace without having to reinstall the system. Have used an AOpen AK77-400GN with an AthlonXP 2600+. Graphics on GeForce MX400 - on the previous mobo the graphics were onboard Integrated VGA Engine in chipset VIA KM266 (Mobo was AOpem MK77M II)
 
The system halts in safe mode on \windows\apppatch\drvmain.sdb
 
This is a compatability problem, I think.
 
Could it be that I have got to reinstall the system from scratch? or does something scream out that's wrong?
 
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Others may disagree but I never swap a motherboard and not do a clean re-install after. It will solve alot of headaches in the future and it's the easiest way to ensure a stable system afterwards.
 
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Originally posted by thatsteveguy:

Quote:Others may disagree but I never swap a motherboard and not do a clean re-install after. It will solve alot of headaches in the future and it's the easiest way to ensure a stable system afterwards. 
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this is correct

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I've swapped a mobo twice now, without a clean install.
 
Then I put up with multiple errors/crashes/FUBAR's.
 
Eventually, I just format, start from scratch, and everything wrks fine. New mobo, new install, that's the only right way to do it. Although I've fought it, I know I won't win, losing battle man.