Hello Rod

[Polish Prince \(Szynka\)]

I installed the old HD.
I connected it just as the DVD drive was connected
using the IDE cable. I then plugged in the power.
When I booted it up, I could not go into windows.
Instead I got the screen with the normal and
safe mode selections. When I attempted to run
normal, I was taken back to that screen. Then
I tried Safe mode, same thing.

Thanks,
Larry

 

[Rod Speed]

I installed the old HD.
I connected it just as the DVD drive was connected
using the IDE cable. I then plugged in the power.
When I booted it up, I could not go into windows.
Instead I got the screen with the normal and
safe mode selections. When I attempted to run
normal, I was taken back to that screen. Then
I tried Safe mode, same thing.

See what the drive type is set to in the bios. It should be AUTO.

You did remember to plug power into the old drive didnt you ?