How do I copy my hard drive to a new one?

Can i copy my xp os from one hard drive and put it on new one?

  • Ok, i had a vista that decided to go "boom" :P now im getting a new hdd but dont have the vista install disk :/ i do have an old, peice of junk xp that i never use. i was wondering if i could copy the xp os files onto new hard drive for gaming computer, then just wipe it so as to avoid legal confrontaions?

  • Answer:

    no, when XP is installed, it takes an inventory of all the computers internal components, and if the components don't match when booted, then XP just won't load

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