How to keep old hd os in new pc

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How to keep old hd os in new pc

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Name: alpha314
Date: June 28, 2007 at 09:59:54 Pacific
Subject: How to keep old hd os in new pc
OS: Win XP
CPU/Ram: P4-2.4/512
Model/Manufacturer: Dell

Comment:

My old pc is P3-900 with Win XP ( it is not original os, I install xp by self. )
My new pc is P4-2.4. I still want use Win XP in new pc.
Now I want move old hd into P4-2.4 pc to keep all my files and program and OS.
I know if I repair install os, they still will delete all my files and programs.
How do I can keep old hd os and files in new pc ?
Is there anyway to keep old hd in new pc without delete my files and programs ?

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Response Number 1

Name: StuartS
Date: June 28, 2007 at 10:59:14 Pacific

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>> I know if I repair install os, they still will delete all my files and programs. <<
They will not. A repair install keeps all files and settings intact. You will have to d a repair install so the OS can load new system drivers for the new computer.
Stuart

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Response Number 2

Name: jefro
Date: June 28, 2007 at 13:36:26 Pacific

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Consider using ntback. Install xp to new box and then restore.
Any image would work if you fixed the hal.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you goober.

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Response Number 3

Name: StuartS
Date: June 28, 2007 at 13:43:46 Pacific

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That wont work becase all the applications will need to be re-installed as there will be no entries in the registry relating to them. Reapir install eliminates that probelm.
In fact a repair install fixes the HAL (Hardware Absraction Layer).
Stuart

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Response Number 4

Name: alpha314
Date: June 28, 2007 at 14:32:51 Pacific

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I did testing for repair install os, come out files and programs are gone.

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Response Number 5

Name: StuartS
Date: June 28, 2007 at 14:37:43 Pacific

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In that case you didn't do it right. How exactly did you do the test?
Did you install in the existing folder? Did you by any chance do a format?
The main difference between a repair install and a clean install is that a repair install retains the current registry. A clean install destroys the registry and starts again.
Stuart

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Response Number 6

Name: jefro
Date: June 28, 2007 at 18:20:54 Pacific

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This is the MS official and a different how to on this subject.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249694
http://www.jsifaq.com/SF/Tips/Tip.a...
Even a caveman could do it.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you goober.

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