I am replacing the hard drive on my gateway. My question is should I use the full version of the windows XP or should I use the gateway system restore disk? Thank s in advance.

If you are replacing the HD, use the full version of XP. Gateway restore CD may no longer work because the hidden partition will not exist on the new hard drive.

i_XpUser

If you have the opportunity, ideally use the independent XP disk. It give you far greater options than a restore disk for repairing your system in the event of major problems.

However, it also depends how Gateway set their restore up; if you have applications that you need on a restore disk, you may have problems installing them because you do not have the independent program disks to do it with, and "restoring" them will damage your independent system installation.
I am not saying that is your situation, just check it out first. If you happen to have the independent XP disk already, you have nothing to lose by trying it, because you can always use the restore disk if it doesn't work.

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Twin1472, please do not pay attention to response number 3. He's not a regular among us.

i_XpUser

XpUser, are you having problems today...?

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Response #3 was you XpUser. LOL!! We won't pay any attention to you. :)

Please post back within 24 hours or I will delete the post from my follow up list. Thanks. It would be a courtesy if you would post back and let us know if the fix worked or not.

Damn it - Post 3 was originally posted by someone else with "way out of line" remarks. I reported it but nothing happened. I went out and returned only to find it's already removed. I guess KTTD or Justin just want to have fun with me, wailing in my own words ha ha ha ....

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