I just ordered a new motherboard and I wanted to know if I can just plug in the old hard drive and it will work? I heard somewhere that you wont be able to just plug in the hard drive but I dont know, thanks
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Jump to PostYeah, you should be able to-- just be sure to set the jumpers correctly. The motherboard should recognize it.
Also, if you're talking about being able to boot Windows or whatever OS, you might even be able to do that, if the system can detect changes in the hardware.
Jump to PostOk well, if you have Windows 2000 or XP installed, you will probably have to reinstall 2000/XP, meaning you'll have to format the computer, this is because the driver's will be all jumbled up and all the old drivers won't be recognized causing it to go berserk ;). If you …
Jump to PostIf you have Windows XP you will have to wipe the hard drive and start over. If you have Windows 2000, please let us know and get instructions BEFORE you make any changes.
Jump to PostThe link in my sig related to Reinstalling Windows leads to two articles. One of them is a detailed guide to preparing for a reinstall.
You will need to back up your data files and other user data. Your installed programs, of course, will need to be installed again …
Jump to PostThe link in my sig leads to a pair of articles. One is about preparation, the other is about installing.
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