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February 17th 05, 10:51 AM
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using an existing hard disk for new machine
Hi,
My PC's on/off switch has broken off from the motherboard, so I am buying another base unit. How do I go about using my existing hard disk and putting it into the new PC. Is there a way I can load up any drivers from my XP CD as windows XP loads up ( if it wants them)? Or will it take the used hard disk with no problem, I do not really want to wipe and re-install all my software. thanks pete. Windows XP sp1. 
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February 17th 05, 09:23 PM
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Swapping out the motheboard will require a boot from the XP CD and a Repair
install. "Peter Sands" wrote in message om... Hi, My PC's on/off switch has broken off from the motherboard, so I am buying another base unit. How do I go about using my existing hard disk and putting it into the new PC. Is there a way I can load up any drivers from my XP CD as windows XP loads up ( if it wants them)? Or will it take the used hard disk with no problem, I do not really want to wipe and re-install all my software. thanks pete. Windows XP sp1.
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February 18th 05, 09:49 PM
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WINDOWS 98/98SE/ME PROCEDURES
CHANGING MOTHERBOARDS & KEEPING WINDOWS http://www.windowsreinstall.co.uk/in...rd/win98me.htm -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "Jerry" wrote in message ... Swapping out the motheboard will require a boot from the XP CD and a Repair install. "Peter Sands" wrote in message om... Hi, My PC's on/off switch has broken off from the motherboard, so I am buying another base unit. How do I go about using my existing hard disk and putting it into the new PC. Is there a way I can load up any drivers from my XP CD as windows XP loads up ( if it wants them)? Or will it take the used hard disk with no problem, I do not really want to wipe and re-install all my software. thanks pete. Windows XP sp1.
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