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Would this work

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by edbug, Jun 10, 2009.

  1. edbug Newcomer, in training Posts: 50

    edbug, Jun 10, 2009
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  2. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,719   +61

    It is never recommended to install a hard drive with an OS installed into another computer... You can try this, but you may end up with an unstable computer. It is best to install the operating system fresh
    Tmagic650, Jun 10, 2009
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  3. edbug Newcomer, in training Posts: 50

    Thank you magic, would this mean having to purchase windows xp? And would it be ok to use my hard drive as a slave hard drive? Thanks.
    edbug, Jun 10, 2009
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  4. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,719   +61

    Yes you can hook up the old drive as a slave. You will need a copy of the operating system of your choice
    Tmagic650, Jun 10, 2009
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