Reloading XP on New HD

[robert t]

Due to various reasons I would like to replace the HD in my Dell
Dimension 8250.
The PC came with a reinstallation disk to only be installed on Dell PCs.
If I replace my HD with the exact same one(WD400) that is in it now can
I feel like it will work to reinstall off the reinstall CD that came
with the machine. I have heard so many things about what will work and
won't work reinstalling the OS with a company(and PC specific) reinstall
disk. My fear is that if I put in the exact same but new HD the Dell PC
won't recognize my reinsatall CD. Any comments are very welcome.
Robert

 

[James B]

Any HD should work no matter the size or type. Force Dell to answer this one
and if they say "ok no problem" then if it doesn't work raise **** with them
as it would be their problem.