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As long as you wipe the drive and reinstall the OS. This is because the drive has settings compatible with one computer that differs from another's settings. Unless both computers are identical.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt depends: If it has Windows (Or any other OS) installed on it and you want to use windows with the new computer, no. Windows will not boot with a different motherboard, I think it is also against the EULA to use Windows on more than one motherboard. If it just holds data, like photos and films, but NO operating system then Yes you can.
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∙ 12y agoMost articles will state that an old hard drive will not work on a new Xbox.
When there's a will, there's a way.
I have found any videos and blogs about this and you can easily convert your old hard drive to the new hard drive just by taking your hard drive apart.
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Can you format your hard drive and install all your old programs and files from your old computer to your new hard drive?
Of course, copy all your programs and files you need from the old hard drive and put it on your new hard drive BEFORE formatting the old hard drive. Formatting your hard drive will mean losing everything and a slim chance of getting it all back.
If my computer breaks and I get new computer can I get my songs into the new computer?
Yes, but let a technician check your Hard disk drive if it still works. Depending on how damage your computer is. If it wont work, just download it again. Tiresome but cautious effective way. No one can tell, maybe your old HDD will blow up your new one. Generally, you can transfer your songs from the hard drive in the old computer to the one in the new one, unless of course the hard drive is what was wrong with the old one. If the old computer is not working, you can remove the hard drive and hook it up in the new machine. I have yet to see a hard drive damage other components in a PC, and I've moved lots of hard drives between machines. It is not to say that is impossible, I've just never seen it.
Can you use an old PATA hard drive in your new computer as a separate hard drive for Linux?
Yes. If your computer does not support PATA directly, you will need to purchase a PATA to SATA adapter board.
How can you get files off a computer that has blown?
Connect the hard drive from your old computer to any new computer which has a required port (EIDE, SATA...).
If i buy a new Xbox 360 how can i get my old save games back?
Your old game saves will be on your old hard drive/ memory unit. If they are on a memory unit then it is a simple issue of plugging the memory unit into the new xbox and copying the old save to the new hard drive. If you have an old hard drive you can plug the old hard drive into the new xbox and play from there. If you want to transfer the saved games from the old hard drive to the new hard drive you need a hard drive transfer cable and follow the instruction to transfer the data from the old hard drive to the new one.
When i plug in my hardrive an icon doesn't show in my computer Why?
There are only three reasons that I know of. The first is: the hard-drive has to much memory for the computer to handle. The second is: The hard-drive and/or your computer in infected with a virus. The third is: The hard-drive is fairly new, while the computer is fairly old. I hope these helped!
How would you hook up a old hard disk from one computer to a new computer with a cable?
There are different ways to achieve this, and an easy way is to put an old hard drive into a docking station. It's kind of like a dock for your ipod- you set the hard drive in a plastic case that connects it to the computer with a cable.
How do you fix a computer that wont go to the start screen?
get a new hard drive or fix ur old one
How do you replace the hard disc on computer with an old hard disk from another computer k?
To replace the hard disc on one computer with the hard disk of another you would have to make sure they have the same connectors. If they do then you may proceed to first unplug the computer, remove the cover to access the hard drive (you may have to look at documentation to show you how to remove the hard drive from the case, replace with the old hard drive. Depending on where this old drive came out of, when it boots if the operating system is still intact it will have to update several items throughout the boot process in order to recognize the new hardware.
Can you use an older model 360 hard drive on new model 360 hard drive?
There are videos on youtube which tell you how to convert your old hard drive into a new hard drive.
How do you install an old hard drive in a new computer?
make sure the old hdd uses SATA... SATA is the standard data cable/rate for all new computers.
How do you transfer pictures from an old computer that does not work to a new computer?
The best and easiest way is to pull the hard drive from the old computer then purchase a hard drive enclosure unit from somewhere like Newegg.com, Tiger Direct, or Target/Circuit City if they carry them. This way you can access the hard drive via USB port without the need for the old machine to be up and running. FYI: Once you have all the information off the drive that you need, you can use it as an extra external drive or even as a back-up drive to back-up your work in case of hard drive failure.
