Moving a HD to a new computer...

[C1ue1ess]

Hi, I currently have an old PC, with a 30 Gig HD. It's currently a slave drive, and I want to use it as the primary HD on my new computer. I also want to retain the current data in my HD. Can I do this? Will I need to take any extra steps?

 

[Kitros]

It's super easy to do... just change jumper, plug it in and reinstall OS...

*It will prolly boot fine, but I suggest reinstalling OS

 

[C1ue1ess]

The OS isn't started from this HD right now. Should I create a partition, create an OS, then move it into my new computer? Or can I just install the OS after I move it in?

 

[Kitros]

You can do it when you install it in your new pc, however, HAVE BOOT DISK READY.

You can't install another partition without reformatting, therefore deleting all data.

 

[LXi]

You can just install the OS on that drive, and your data will still be there.

 

[Kitros]

oh, did I not make that clear?... guess not..hehe

 

[C1ue1ess]

Okay, I'll do that then. Hopefully, everything will go well. Thanks for all your help!

 

[Kitros]

Good luck