How to move a HDD with XP onto another computer without CD

Discussion in 'Software' started by GCWesq, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. GCWesq

    GCWesq MajorGeek

    How to move a HDD with XP installed onto another PC if you don't have an XP CD (or even if you do), and you're having trouble - like getting a BSOD. The idea is to start reinstalling the HDD drivers on the original PC, then swap the HDD to the new PC half way through. Naturally, this only works if the original PC and harddrive still work.

    1. On the original PC, go to Control Panel > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager.
    2. Find the IDE ATA/ATAPI CONTROLLERS and expand the +.
    3. Right-click the IDE controller - NOT the primary or secondary controller... the other one.
    4. Choose Update Driver.
    5. Choose "Install from a list or specific location". Click Next.
    6. Choose "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install". Click next.
    7. Highlight the Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller. Click Next.
    8. The Standard controller will (part) install.
    9. Shut down and move the HDD to the new PC.
    10. Boot in Safe Mode.
    11. Restart normally.
     

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