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The type of hard drive depends on the computer, not the operating system.
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What kind of harddrive does Windows xp have?
Windows XP does not "have" a hard drive. The hard drive is a part of the computer, not Windows XP. Windows XP supports only IDE drives natively, although OEMs can also include drivers to support SATA drives.
How big is a hard drive on Windows XP?
Windows XP has no bearing on the hard drive size beyond what is needed to store it. Thus a hard drive on which Windows XP is installed can be anywhere from 1.5 GB to 3 TB.
Can you put Windows XP 64 bit on 1 hard drive and Windows XP 32 bit on another hard drive on 1 computer?
YES
When you buy a new Windows XP computer in what unit is the size of a typical hard drive measured?
When you buy a new Windows XP computer, in what unit is the size of a typical hard drive measured?
Can you put a hard drive that is running Windows XP into a computer that was running Windows Me?
As long as they use the same data connector, yes. However, you will likely not be able to use the hard drive, as Windows XP will not usually work when transferred to another computer, and Windows Me cannot read the NTFS file system. Reinstalling Windows XP or formatting the hard drive in Windows Me will resolve these respective issues.
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.
How do you partition drive to have XP and Windows 7 on it?
When you are getting ready to install the OS, either Windows 7 or Windows XP. It has an option to Format or Partition a hard drive. If you use the partition function you can decide how much you want to take out of the hard drive storage.
How do you install windows xp home upgrade on a new hard drive with Windows 98 CD?
go to microsoft.com and download the Windows XP iso file and burn it to a CD or DVD dependin on what it says, then boot it to your hard drive
How do you setup a dual boot using Windows 98 and Windows XP?
If you have a smaller hard drive use 98 first, then change it to FDisk for the file changes to NTFS, then you use Windows XP, but if it's a bigger one like 75 GB on my Windows XP, then do XP first and then do 98 so it knows the hard drive!
What role does a hard drive plays on the computer?
The hard drive stores the Operating System. Like for example : Windows XP or Windows Vista or even Windows 7 without the hard drive your computer will not turn on.
Can Windows 7 be formatted with Windows XP?
Windows 7 and Windows XP are operating systems. You cannot format operating systems. But you can format your hard disk or hard drive. You can use Windows XP bootable CD to format HDD, but you will have to use Windows 7 Bootable Installation disk to install OS on your formatted drive.
Can you format the hard drive and keep windows XP installed?
no. formatting a hard drive means completely removing all files, including windows...
