Delete OS from old HDD but not all files

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I am in the process of building a new system, I have a new HDD and I want to slave my old 80 gig and keep alot of the stuff on it. I don't want to burn a hundred CD's saving all my stuff. I will be putting XP pro on my new HDD with 98se on my old 80 gig. Does anyone know if this can be done? if so, How?
 
Ultimate Boot CD

This truly is an awesome CD. I think it could help you as it has loads of Partitioning software and harddrive utilities and tools.

it has saved my comps *** twice now. (DAMN LINUX AND ITS TENDENCY TO MESS UP MY MBR!!) :stickout:

anyways, hope it can help sry i dont have anyother suggestions. :D
 
should be no problem

put/install the old drive on the middle connector of cable
set the hdd jumper to slave
install new hdd set to master
in bios set the bios to boot from cd or dvd and the new hard drive as 2nd .
try booting up with the xp disc
setup should show both drives you want 0 drive
to format and load
maybe for safty have the slave drive power disconnected
after OS install reconnect and don't let system run ckdsk
should be able to access all files
note: remove all encryption or password protection from files before you do this
you can access your files can now delete the old OS
 
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