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Installing old HD on new mobo

Started by mozzer11 , Jan 03 2008 10:31 PM

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mozzer11

Posted 03 January 2008 - 10:31 PM

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I just bought a new motherboard and i'd like to know how you go about installing a hard drive onto it which has been 'used' (already has XP on it). I've got a basic idea but I want to make sure it's perfect, thanks.

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Doby

Posted 03 January 2008 - 10:45 PM

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You should atleast do a repair install of XP, if you want perfect then a full format and reinstall is best, if you still want more perfection zero fill the drive then format and reinstall.