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  1. windows 10 pro on old computer same on new computer. Can I clone my old drive and copy it...


    want old drive and programs installed on new computers drive

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    Bobsmith4141, Jun 3, 2020
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  2. Transferring old Hard Drive to New Computer?

    I just bought a new computer, and was wondering if I could simply transfer my old hard drive to the new PC. FYI, my old computer was a Dell Dimension 8300, Windows XP, with an 80GB HD. My new computer is a custom Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition, Vista Home Premium 64, with a 1TB HD. Basically:

    (1) If I physically remove the old Dell HD and put it in the new computer, will I be able to access my files?

    (2) Will I be able to boot from the Windows XP operating system installed on the old HD? (And not compromise my ability to alternatively boot from Vista 64 on the new HD)?

    (3) Can I copy the contents of the old HD to an external HD and achieve the result in #2?

    Any advice would be appreciated!
     
    diamondrajoor, Jun 3, 2020
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  3. Old HD new Computer?

    If you use a old hard drive with files and whatnot on it from a old computer and use it in a new build will the files still be saved or will the setup process wipe them out or how dose that work? Will a personal copy of windows need to be bought if it was just a factory install setup on the old hard drive?

    Thanks for any help im still new to building, have done one for myself with no probs but a friend is asking for help with building a new computer with some of his old parts from one that broke. Any info is really appreicated *Toast :toast:
     
    WarriorPoet, Jun 3, 2020
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  4. DanJones9 Win User

    windows 10 pro on old computer same on new computer. Can I clone my old drive and copy it...

    installing old hard drive in new computer

    I have an old hard dive from a laptop that was driven over in traffic. I bought a hard drive less exact replacement computer. I put the old drive in and it all works but now have an unlicensed copy of windows 10 pro.
     
    DanJones9, Jun 3, 2020
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