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04-22-2006, 02:40 PM
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Old HD in new machine
I have tried to install a HD from and old computer into a new computer. I thought that all I would have to do is do a repair install of XP Pro. I have not had any luck doing this. I get to the point where the system reboots, and then it doesn't reboot. Old machine specs:
Dell 8100 P4 1. G 250 GB WD HD Windows XP Pro 768 MB RAM New machine specs: AMD 3800 Athlon 64 X2 ASUS A8N-E MOBO 250 GB WD HDsame one as above. 2 GB Corsair XMS Dual Channel Windows XP Pro EVGA 7600 GT NEC 3550 DVD-CD RW... Sony Floppy What is the problem? |
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04-22-2006, 02:47 PM
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Wrench Bender
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The XP version from the Dell will only work with the Dell. I believe Dell has it tied to the Dell BIOS. You probably will need a new XP Pro.
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04-22-2006, 03:29 PM
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The XP Pro version was a retail version that I used to upgrade over the original Windows ME that came on the machine. Windows ME woke up on a new planet each day?! Anyway, that should not have been the issue. Any other ideas?
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04-26-2006, 06:40 PM
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I was skipping to setup and choosing repair there. Thank you for this info!
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