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make sure the old hdd uses SATA... SATA is the standard data cable/rate for all new computers.
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How can dismantle be used in a sentence?
"I will dismantle this computer to install new RAM and a new hard drive."
How do you change a hard drive from one computer to another and they both have win xp?
It is best to wipe the hard drive before you remove it from the first computer and do a new install for the new computer. Then add your operation system.
You have windows vista installed if you remove and install a new hard drive can you put windows xp on it?
Yes. Actually, there is no need to remove the hard drive. You can format the existing hard drive and install XP on it as well. Note: Yes, you can there is no need to remove the hard drive. You can format the existing hard drive and install XP. and also you can install both opreting system single computer. XP and vista both.
Do you have to install a disk when putting a hard drive into a computer?
No, not at all. Despite the hard drive being old school IDE or SATA, the computer will recognize it as a new storage deice. Note for the older IDE hard drives, if you desire to install more than one, you will have to use jumpers.
Why does the computer keep restarting when loading Windows XP after I installed a new hard disk?
The hard drive is not configured to your PC's settings. Re-install the OS on the new HDD.
How do you unlock dell inspiron 9300 hard drive?
# Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. # Slide the hard drive out of the computer. # Remove the new drive from its packaging. # Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. # Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated. # Replace and tighten the screws. # If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for your computer
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.
You bought a new computer with Vista pre-installed you were not happy with Vista so you bought a new hard drive and installed Windows XP Pro on it Now your computer will no longer go on standby?
Sounds like a problem with Windows XP. What you should have tried to do is take the original hard drive, put in the xp install disk, to the install, choose to format the hard drive, and then continue with the XP install. BTW: XP > Vista. Linux > XP. You should install Linux, instead of XP.
Should I buy a new computer or a new hard drive?
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How can you save the contents of your computer when removing and installing new hard drive i a removing my hard drive and need to save my computers contents and put on new installed hard drive?
the only way i kno is to install your OS on the new hard drive, and then copy all of your important files to a DVD as data files. and copy them to the new hard drive. i also think that you can have both hooked up and just click and drag them but I'm not sure.
Why can't replaced hard drive boot to winxp?
Did you install Windows XP to the hard drive? New hard drives do not come with an operating system; to boot from it, you have to install one on it.
How can you connect a hard drive from a broken Dell computer to a working Gateway computer?
Would I need an external hard drive case? I opened up the Gateway and there are no cords that would be able to connect to the hard drive from the Dell, unlike someone had told me. Though I understand because they are two different computers. Answer: Shut down the computer. and then open cabinet and remove hard drive power cable and data cable. and screw. and then install new hard drive.
