From: Snag_one@msn.com   
      
   On 7/25/2024 2:16 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:   
   > "Snag"  wrote in message news:v7u38q$2crek$1@dont-email.me...   
   >    My Lenovo laptop died recently , so I purchased and installed a new   
   > motherboard . The problem is this new board is lacking a uuid number ,   
   > and has no entry for computer type and serial number . Pops up a "2200 -   
   > type and serial number invalid" and a "2201 - uuid invalid" error   
   > messages . Both fields are blank .   
   >    Turns out I'll have to jump a through few hoops to correct these   
   > problems - the only way is via a 3.5" floppy disc ! It ran fine for an   
   > hour or two , then started blue screening . I'm wondering if the blue   
   > screen is because of the missing entries ...   
   >    There's a new usb floppy drive and some discs for it on the way ...   
      
      Too late , I've already ordered the floppy drive . It was under 20   
   bucks . Somewhere around here I think I have a bag with a bunch of   
   floppy discs . Not a clue where it might be so I just ordered 3 discs .   
   Gives me 2 chances to screw it up ...   
   --   
   Snag   
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