I have a new computer system i put together and want to use my hard drive out of my old system, i plan on doing a drive format when my windows comes in, but can i use what i have until it does. My current computer is dying.
2006-11-02 03:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by roman_ninja 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I have xp pro
2006-11-02 04:05:31 · update #1
What Operating System is your old hard drive running? It's possible that you might get away with it if you're running Windows 98 or even ME. However, XP will not run. XP checks for hardware changes, and too many changes will cause XP to fail at boot (as a security/piracy measure).
The best thing to do is to plug it in and try. Nothing to lose. However, if you're running XP on your old drive, it's not worth the time. A completely new system will certainly not boot.
2006-11-02 03:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by gilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but it may get a case of the hiccups when you first run it. There are some limitations depending on your OS. The only real problems will come from identifying hardware just make sure that you have the discs used to install them.
You want to install the hard drive in the #1 slot and put it on the end of the cable.
The slots will be labeled on the motherboard but if you have the schematic in the book that came with board it will be much easier to read. Usually it is the slot closest to the edge of the board.
If you’re physical RAM is above 512 and you are running Win 98 it will become very unstable and will be likely to cause problems. If this is the case pull the extra RAM so that it is under 512 then reinstall it when you upgrade.
I usually use a progressive start up. First I fire it up with only the hard drive installed. Let it come up and fully load then do a restart. Then add one thing at a time until all hardware is all installed. Its kind of a pain in the *** but will prevent a lot of headaches in the end
2006-11-02 04:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by James A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to format the drive because all the drivers and settings on your current hard drive are for a different computer. You can install another hard drive, format that one, and then add (slave in) the old hard drive as is so you can retrieve your information and copy it over to the new hard drive.
2006-11-02 03:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by hahahahaha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use your old hard drive in your new system. But you may have to install the hard drive in the new PC. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
2006-11-02 11:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by blsruthi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what windows is on the drive? normaly you cant use an xp drive in annother computer but in rare cases if the chipset on both boards is the same it will carry over although you may need to run a repair
2006-11-02 03:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use it on your new system.. but you might have to update certain drivers that are required by the new system that are not already there on your hard drive.
2006-11-02 03:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by guruji9x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure no probs...i just hope your old drive has windows or some OS installed in it..make this old drive the primary drive and when you get your new drive make it the secondry drive or primary slave
2006-11-02 03:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by life goes on... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will probably go into windows just put in the hardware that is essential power it on if it doesn't boot shut down and restart again it should boot
2006-11-02 04:06:11 · answer #8 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this website. It has tips to help you out.
2006-11-02 03:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by sexymama05112005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but you have to verify it from the bios first
2006-11-02 03:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by FUJA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋