R
Richo
I have a number of items requiring help in relation to XP
Pro.
First, after recently installing a new bigger harddrive,
I need to replicate all the data on the original
harddrive so I can use my PC as normal. Is there any way
I can do this without re-installing all my programs? I
have Norton Ghost but that seems to fail upon completion.
If I have to re-install, what are the two files called
which contain the activation code; I did have them
written down but in all the confusion they have been
misplaced.
Secondly, if the first option is unavailable, and a clean
install is required, am I able to later make the new hard
drive C:? When I did a clean install on another PC, it
made the hard disk F:, after naming my ZIP Drive and the
2 cd/dvd drives?
I know using computer management all this can be done,
(in fact this is how I prepared the new drive)however,
will I lose all the data if I try and change the Drive
Letter?
Keeping the original drive is not an option - it is only
4 gig and cw the new 120 gig drive, will be destined for
the scrap heap!
I am leaning towards option 2 because if I am unable to
boot using the CD, I do have the XP Pro setup disks to
begin the installation?
Any help is greatly appreciated?
Pro.
First, after recently installing a new bigger harddrive,
I need to replicate all the data on the original
harddrive so I can use my PC as normal. Is there any way
I can do this without re-installing all my programs? I
have Norton Ghost but that seems to fail upon completion.
If I have to re-install, what are the two files called
which contain the activation code; I did have them
written down but in all the confusion they have been
misplaced.
Secondly, if the first option is unavailable, and a clean
install is required, am I able to later make the new hard
drive C:? When I did a clean install on another PC, it
made the hard disk F:, after naming my ZIP Drive and the
2 cd/dvd drives?
I know using computer management all this can be done,
(in fact this is how I prepared the new drive)however,
will I lose all the data if I try and change the Drive
Letter?
Keeping the original drive is not an option - it is only
4 gig and cw the new 120 gig drive, will be destined for
the scrap heap!
I am leaning towards option 2 because if I am unable to
boot using the CD, I do have the XP Pro setup disks to
begin the installation?
Any help is greatly appreciated?