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chris49
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Mon Feb 25 2008 07:13 PM
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Question regarding new hard drive
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If i were to buy a new hard drive and a copy of XP could i swap the new HD with my current 1 and install the new XP on the new HD could i then transfer any data frm the old HD to the new HD or i could get an enclosure and use it as an external HD,
obviously id install XP on the new HDD and then plug in the old HDD,
cheers for any help
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RichieP
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Mon Feb 25 2008 07:42 PM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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You could do any of your suggestions. A cheaper option would be to istall it inside the same PC as a 'slave', but putting it into an enclosure gives you the portability to use it elsewhere.
What operating system do you currently have?
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chris49
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Mon Feb 25 2008 09:31 PM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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I currently run XP
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RichieP
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Tue Feb 26 2008 11:24 AM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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You can save yourself the cost of a new copy of XP and use the licence on the sticker on the side of your case. You just need to borrow a copy of the CD from someone.
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chris49
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Tue Feb 26 2008 11:56 AM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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True, good point richie, didnt think of that cheers, another thing is ive got an external hard drive in ntfs format is it best if i buy an internal hard drive in ntfs format
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RichieP
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Tue Feb 26 2008 10:39 PM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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If you buy another hard drive to install internally, you choose how to format it. If you get one and need help with the installation, just post on here and someone will advise you.
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chris49
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Wed Feb 27 2008 09:13 AM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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What i meant was do i buy an ide or sata internal HDD, but looking inside my computer i didnt see any sata cable but i did see the ide cable connected to the HDD,i need to look tonight if theres another ide cable and power cable for the hard drive
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RichieP
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Wed Feb 27 2008 12:48 PM
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Re: Question regarding new hard drive
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I'd be very suprised if there's not a spare power connector. There should also be a spare 40-pin IDE connector on the same cable your current HD is connected to, unless it shares with the CD.
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