New mobo, new HD, existing HD, XP questions
25 August 2006, 04:53 PM
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New mobo, new HD, existing HD, XP questions
Hi
As our computer died we've got some bits to virtually renew it so I have a couple of questions
We have;
So, what would be your plan of attack? Can we get it up and running and keep what's on the existing hard drive (and not backed up) or should we just bite the bullet, buy a new XP CD and build the new PC up then add in the old hard drive?
Many thanks in advance!
PS, we've got a chap that's supposed to be looking at it for us but he's proving elusive and we'd like to be up and running as soon as so I may have a go at it myself...I've changed a power supply, RAM and drives before so how hard can a motherboard be?!
As our computer died we've got some bits to virtually renew it so I have a couple of questions
We have;
- A new motherboard
- A new 3.2ghz dual core processor
- A new 250gb SATA hard drive as well as the original 80gb IDE thingy
- A new 1gb of RAM
- A new DVD burner as well as a DVD drive and a CD drive from the original computer
- A new case
- A new PCI-E graphics card
- An XP disc that came with the original computer though we're not sure if it's the full thing
So, what would be your plan of attack? Can we get it up and running and keep what's on the existing hard drive (and not backed up) or should we just bite the bullet, buy a new XP CD and build the new PC up then add in the old hard drive?
Many thanks in advance!
PS, we've got a chap that's supposed to be looking at it for us but he's proving elusive and we'd like to be up and running as soon as so I may have a go at it myself...I've changed a power supply, RAM and drives before so how hard can a motherboard be?!
25 August 2006, 07:00 PM
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I would deffo go the second route. Fresh install on the new drive, then when it is all up & running, add the old one, copy over what you want off of it then format the old drive.
Once that is done, you can backup your stuff onto the old drive.
Once that is done, you can backup your stuff onto the old drive.
25 August 2006, 07:13 PM
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The problem will be that the new motherboard = New computer. And Windows XP is fussy in that department, and will ask you to call microsoft to re-activate. I believe if you have the CD you can run a repair install, which will install the relevant drivers and keep everything as before. But you may run the risk of having a PC with redundant drivers, and you may have issues.
So I too would consider the second option.
So I too would consider the second option.
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2nd option for sure. First option will mean you using a slower hd to run the os, as you wont be able to install the backup xp os onto the SATA hd.
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Righto cheers chaps! I have to admit it does sound the better plan by far but the Yorkshireman in me wanted to make it hard work!
After PCworld wanted £180 quid for XP, we've ordered an OEM version from ebuyer for £60
After PCworld wanted £180 quid for XP, we've ordered an OEM version from ebuyer for £60
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