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31st December 2007, 01:47 AM
p38arover

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus

Don't be such a woose :D (RON...how do you spell woose?).

Wuss!

When I added a second drive to my XP system, I couldn't get it to recognise the second drive. I ended up losing everything on teh first drive.

Unlike earlier versions of Windows, XP doesn't automatically recognise additional drives. Google "xp doesn't recognise second drive"
31st December 2007, 09:09 AM
WhiteD3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus

No No...you won't loose any files. Install the new drive (take the old one out first) and just put the operating system on it them install the old one as a slave...go in and delete the operating system that was on the old one to give you a bit more space...all the other files are there just as they were....just under a different drive name.

If I can do it...anyone can :D:D

NM, yep, makes sense. I do have one niggling bug with this PC in that Movie maker locks up when ever I plug my DV camera in. So I'll do what you suggest above and just try and be patient!

Thanks.
31st December 2007, 04:15 PM
Bushie

The other thing a fresh install does is eliminate all the crap that tends to build up over time that you don't really need, bits of old installs that have been removed etc.

I'm contemplating doing it at the moment, got a small niggling refusal to shut down problem after a failed install for a slide scanner.

Once you've got everything right download tweakui for XP and redirect all your 'My documents' folders off C drive.

Martyn
31st December 2007, 04:43 PM
loanrangie

Most of the hdd suppliers have an install program such as seagate seatools, this will allow you to install the new drive and will give you the option of copying the complete old drives contents.
31st December 2007, 05:05 PM
WhiteD3

Quote:

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Most of the hdd suppliers have an install program such as seagate seatools, this will allow you to install the new drive and will give you the option of copying the complete old drives contents.

Didn't know that! I'll give it a go. Thanks.
31st December 2007, 08:31 PM
p38arover

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bushie

The other thing a fresh install does is eliminate all the crap that tends to build up over time that you don't really need, bits of old installs that have been removed etc.

I'm contemplating doing it at the moment, got a small niggling refusal to shut down problem after a failed install for a slide scanner.

Once you've got everything right download tweakui for XP and redirect all your 'My documents' folders off C drive.

Martyn

Before you do that, slipstream a new install disc with all the updates on it. See Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: Slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
3rd January 2008, 04:58 PM
Bushie

Quote:

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Most of the hdd suppliers have an install program such as seagate seatools, this will allow you to install the new drive and will give you the option of copying the complete old drives contents.

Together with any problems it may have.

Martyn
5th January 2008, 10:23 AM
WhiteD3

New drive in and formatting right now....so that's my weekend planned out!
5th January 2008, 12:17 PM
fraser130

I use Acronis Trueimage,
You can even take a back-up while you are still using windows!
Not as fast as Ghost, but works a treat.

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