mattievRS
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Right basically im shit with computers so im needing some questions answered please!
I need a new hard drive in my desktop pc as its clicking like fook and is on its way out! Ive restored etc and its deffo the h/d thats fubar so....
Im going to open it up to see what h/d i need then go out and buy a 500gig one.
Once ive done this before i put it in what do i need to do with the old one/ new one to get it to work.Please bear in mind i only have the xp restore disc so how do i go about getting xp on the new h/d?
Any help would be great thanks
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noshua
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You need an installation disk with a valid serial key. If you don't know yours (there might be one on a sticker on the back of your case), if not download a cd-key extractor such as any of the software here;
http://www.infopackets.com/news/software/windows_tips/2004/20040930_extract_cd_key_from_the_registry.htm
You should be able to download the Windows ISO from the Microsoft website. Make sure you get the right version (i.e. don't get professional if you've got home version installed).
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mattievRS
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ah right ok! Would it just be easier to use a xp torrent with a keygen?
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noshua
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possibly, if you're using XP get this release:
Microsoft.Windows.XP.Professional.SP3.Integrated.August.2009.Corporate.Unattended-UP2DATE
http://www.rlslog.net/microsoft-windows-xp-professional-sp3-integrated-august-2009-corporate-up2date/
Installed it yesterday on a machine, windows updates work fine. Quick Google will find you torrents.
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andy1868
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look at a program called Ghost made by a company called symantec. you make a cd that is bootable (in the same way that an xp disc is) while both drives are plugged in, choose the source (your old hard drive) the destination (the new drive) and set it going. it'll make an exact copy of your old drive but on a new, undamaged drive. Just an idea if you can't be bothered copying stuff and reinstalling programs etc etc
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noshua
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quote:
Originally posted by andy1868
look at a program called Ghost made by a company called symantec. you make a cd that is bootable (in the same way that an xp disc is) while both drives are plugged in, choose the source (your old hard drive) the destination (the new drive) and set it going. it'll make an exact copy of your old drive but on a new, undamaged drive. Just an idea if you can't be bothered copying stuff and reinstalling programs etc etc
Although, if your drive is dying it might get corrupted.
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andy1868
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aye, thats the risk you take though!
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