Quick Question-Restoring XP discs

[Brian]

Hi
If I reinstall my Hard drive, and let's say it's a
different model than my previous HD, can I use the same
QuickRestore CD's that came with my laptop?
I have a Compaq Presario 2700, & XP home.

Any and all information is much appreciated!

 

[Jim Macklin]

Most quick restore disks are BIOS locked, they will only
install to the same motherboard/BIOS supplied by the
manufacturer (HP/Compaq). Usually you would boot the
computer with the CD in the drive and if the BIOS was
correct, the install would run.

Check the HP/Compaq website www.hp.com for your system and
FAQs for such. Or read the manual.


message | Hi
| If I reinstall my Hard drive, and let's say it's a
| different model than my previous HD, can I use the same
| QuickRestore CD's that came with my laptop?
| I have a Compaq Presario 2700, & XP home.
|
| Any and all information is much appreciated!

 

[Yves Leclerc]

If the only thing that is changing is the hard drive then using the
QuickRestore CD will only re-create a partition the same size as the
original partition when the "image" was made. You could then create another
partition or get Partition Magic 8 to expand the partition.

If the entire laptop is changing, then do not use the QuickRestore CD. It
may not work correctly.


Y.