I have a HD question...

[Nightstalker]

My present pc only has a 70GB hd which is nearly full. If I were to go out and pick me up another hd, would it be possible to transfer everything, including windows to the new one? My existing pc was OEM and came with no Windows disk. I need more space, but dont really wanna drop another couple o bills on a win xp disk if I dont have to.

[bmxtwins]

Found this on microsoft. Dunno if this will help :doubt: NO...to all of your questions
you purchased a machine with an OEM version of XP that is tied to that
machine only.
The Slipstreamed versions you created are still tied to that Dell...they
will not install on another machine.

A new machine would need another copy of XP..wether you purchase a retail
copy or again a machine with an OEM version pre-installed is up to you.
peter


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[DaveO]

NightStalker check your pm's

[Jes Rathbun]

I have two hd on my pc one came with it the other i bought if you have space to put another hard drive just plug it in and format it to your O.S that you run now I have a 120 and an 80 gig i use the 120 gig for regular use and the 80 for my games all ya need is just another slot for a hd ,if ya got one no need to transfer anything

[DusterLag]

bmx you need to stop answering things you know nothing about please....

Yes it can be done you need to have the software or equipment you might want to try a local computer repair shop for better prices on doing the transfer or find someone that you know that can do this, but it definitely can be done easily without affecting any oem licenses or warranties.. or you can just put both in & transfer some of the files to the new hd, that would be the easiest method.. you can have more than one hd!

[bmxtwins]

I found on microsoft did u read that? Just gave the guy an answer i FOUND. Ya know ( Copy and paste?) next time READ the whole post

[Nightstalker]

bmx you need to stop answering things you know nothing about please....

Yes it can be done you need to have the software or equipment you might want to try a local computer repair shop for better prices on doing the transfer or find someone that you know that can do this, but it definitely can be done easily without affecting any oem licenses or warranties.. or you can just put both in & transfer some of the files to the new hd, that would be the easiest method.. you can have more than one hd!

TY Duster, that is ideally what I want, 2 hd's. One for all my crap, and the other for my games. I'll check my local shop and see what I can dig up.

[Nightstalker]

I found on microsoft did u read that? Just gave the guy an answer i FOUND. Ya know ( Copy and paste?) next time READ the whole post

Why don't you mind your own business? I didn't ask you for any help. If I wanted an answer from a 12 year old, I would have asked my son. There are very pc savvy people here and wanted their opinion, not a copy/paste from a website.

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Why frikin post then? You have posted dam near 200 times in about 2 months, holy crap. All nonsense.

[SpeedyExiter]

i have copied all files from one drive to another. Exactly. I got the info here....http://www.mdgx.com/
an easy comprehensive site updated frequently and have never had a problem using the methods o r files here. Read all the updates and bug fixes and pay attention. then go over it again. This site is a keeper!!! :

[sucahyo]

For anyone else want to do the same thing:
- You can use Norton ghost or similar application to copy disc which can be much faster than copying using windows.
- your windows will work without the need to reactivating if your mainboard is same.
- Based from my friend experience Microsoft allow up to 3 times activating your windows
- If you experience blue screen you can still fix it by choosing repair option when booting using windows installation dist. select repair on screen after EULA screen. You don't need to reinstall app
- registry information is stored at c:\winnt\system32\config (or c:\windows\system32\config). Backup this directory if you can. Most of the blue screen can unrecoreably damage this file. You can backup it using some available linux livecd

[bmxtwins]

Lol the disclaimer was part of the copy and paste. Im older than u think NS.

[Nightstalker Stalker]

Why frikin post then?

he still knows more than you

[Nightstalker]

Why frikin post then?

he still knows more than you

Obviously not, otherwise he would have posted himself, and I'd like to see him prove it.

[Jes Rathbun]

if you have slots for another hd then go buy on hook it up then format it. When you get back on your machine go to my computer right click on that drive and format it

[DusterLag]

Why frikin post then?

he still knows more than you

Obviously not, otherwise he would have posted himself, and I'd like to see him prove it.

WTH, Now theirs 2???

[Reef]

Evidently Nightstalker has a fan. Who by the way is a cheap copy.

[Rookiesrock]

Or is very busy and must copy and paste? :ezboardlaugh

[SpeedyExiter]

[quote=:"Dusterlag"]WTH, Now theirs 2???[/quote]
NO,that other post his from his non-evil alter ego!!!Always remember....Nightstalker is relentless evil :lol: :lol: :lol: