Install the HDD and dont try to boot from it, put the xp cd with sp3 in and boot from that let it find the windows install, then do a repair installation.
Everything will be maintained and you wont lose any programes or files.
I'm going to take most of yours advice and get a second 500g harddrive and back up first. Would be gutted to lose my photos and music...and some other stuff . Prices aint to bad at £50 delivered for a samsung so why not.
Cheers everyone!!
What type you after mate?
One of these mate, Samsung HD501LJ, same as I got, seem pretty good and quiet. You know anywhere sells them cheaper?
"Are you saying that you don't keep a backup already LoL"
lol..I know, only built my current P.C. just before Christmas ( selling it to my parents and going for a s.f.f. rig) and been meaning to get one since its been built but always spent my money on other things but after yours and everyones advice I shall get one, so thanks for finally making me get one mate.
I love 1 TB drives. Excuse to lose even more data in one go, hehe.
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