Can I save my data?

I had to put this on hold because I was too busy with Christmas and some other responsibilities.

I have the hard drive now and I want to install it as the main drive. It is a WD Caviar SE16 SATA 300 MB/s MO/s.
What I don't understand is the jumper. I have a choice:
1) Default Standard config (no jumper)
2) SSC Enabled Spread spectrum clocking enabled
3) PM2 enabled but I don't think my drive came with this
4) OPT1 Enabled 150 MB data transfer speed
Which should I choose?

WD also included a disk called data Lifeguard Tools with Google crap*. Should I install that or just put XP straight onto it?


*OK it's Google software and Picasa whatever that is.

I think what I'll do is set it up exactly like the old HD. I'll see what happens.

I was going to suggest he use nLite - http://www.nliteos.com/ - to slipstream SP2 into his original XP, thus creating a new boot disc. This assumes his install disc is SP1. If it's SP2, then no problem. Sounds like you may have an easier way than slipstreaming.......

Could someone explain this a little better. I have XP Pro sp1 but would like to have the install disc with sp2. So I can install sp2 at time of setup. Is this possible. If so can someone tell me how to do it.
Thanks

Tammy,

Try this:
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Autostreamer-Download-13918.html

All the info you need here:

http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.shtml

mickzer,

It turns out the OS that HP sent me is all in French. They are sending me another copy.

Thank you so much love. I guess I am going to have to buy a SP2 cd because the only way I can find to get it is to download and upgrade and that defeats my purpose. I will just have to wait I guess. But I do have a new hd. I got a WD 320 SATA to go into an older system. Hope it improves functions.

Just download the SP2 service pack and integrate it with your SP1 and you're ready to go!!!!!!!!!

mickzer.

I think the default drive setting should be fine and you should not need the datalife tools. They are just stuff to test out the drive.

Or we could just use a live cd and mount the drive and save all data on a usb stick...

Not for the noob, however.

I would like to thank you very much this worked like a charm. You all on here are wonderful. So helpful and kind. I appreciate it.
Thanks
Tam