Hard disk one mobo to another help required

[entrana]

hey guys im currently using this crappy msi rc410m mobo. im gonna get a new pc with a new mobo so can i just use my current hard drive with that mobo?
do i have to reinstall windows or something

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

Hey entrana you didn't mention your current hd type.
I think you don't need to reinstall windows or anything just plug in your hard disk in mobo and it will boot from your hard disk.

And yes best of luck for your exams.Now go and study.

 

[entrana]

how to know my hard disk type

thanks man for u giving gud luk to me ill really need it

 

[entrana]

anyone helping me?

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

how to know my hard disk type

thanks man for u giving gud luk to me ill really need it

ARRE I meant to know if it is pata,sata,etc.just make sure your new mobo supports that.

I think you should consult choto cheeta.Post your query in hardware section under 'basic guide purchase a new system'.
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=601369#post601369

 

[slugger]

im gonna get a new pc with a new mobo so can i just use my current hard drive with that mobo?
do i have to reinstall windows or something

r u goin 2 get just a new mobo or a everythin will b new - proccy, GPU, sound card......

even if u buy just a new mobo, u will b getting new Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets for which u will have to installer new controler software

also if u d new mobo has a different onboard soundcard chipset, then u will have to install new drivers

if u use d same OS w/o doin a clean install den u run d risk of facing various conflicting driver issues

unless the HW config matches exactly (which in ur case will not ) it is always a better option to do a clean install of d OS after changing ne HW as significant as d mobo

 

[RCuber]

Boot in safe mode,
Uninstall all drivers,
Attach the HDD to the new system.
Install new drivers.

I think this will do the trick

 

[dabster]

Boot in safe mode,
Uninstall all drivers,
Attach the HDD to the new system.
Install new drivers.

I think this will do the trick

Yes, Uninstall all drivers while you are still on old mobo, before putting hdd to new Mobo. This shd work.

 

[entrana]

what drivers EXACTLY do i have to uninstall video drivers or what?

 

[The_Devil_Himself]

Dude there is also a utility you can use to completely remove your current drivers.I don't remember the name but google it out dude.BUT doing a clean install is highly recommended.

 

[RCuber]

what drivers EXACTLY do i have to uninstall video drivers or what?

Each and every driver. You Chipset, GFX , Modem, Tv Tuner , Sound card etc etc.

I wonder why choto didnt reply to this thread

 

[entrana]

any specific instructions and remember i dont want to lose ANY FILES

 

[desai_amogh]

y take all this trouble.. instead reinstall ur XP.. just takes half an our & u get a clean new system..

 

[Harvik780]

@entrana,i was a bit surprised to see the specs of this mobo.Ur mobo has 1 PCI-express x16 slot,1 PCI-Express X1 slot,4 SATA ports and 2 IDE ports.It has support for DDR2 667Mhz and has socket LGA775 which means it should support core 2 duo via bios update.When did u buy this board?

I saw specs here-

Specs

Follow this procedure of uninstalling-
1)Video Card Drivers
2)Sound Card Drivers
3)Modem drivers if any
4)Lan Drivers if lan is not onboard
5)Chipset Drivers.

 

[skghosh44]

any specific instructions and remember i dont want to lose ANY FILES

In the old computer backup your all the imporant file to a drive other than OS drive. Now unplug the HDD and plug into new system. Boot from XP CD. format old OS drive and start new install. This will be clean new system alongwith your old file.

 

[entrana]

guys or can i do this
ill buy new hdd and install xp on that, make my current hdd drive d and my current drive d to drive e, is this possible three hard drives on xfx650i ultra

 

[dabster]

guys or can i do this
ill buy new hdd and install xp on that, make my current hdd drive d and my current drive d to drive e, is this possible three hard drives on xfx650i ultra

yes, why not, no reason of it not being possible.
go ahead.

 

[entrana]

r u sure 3 hard disk on a pc?

 

[slugger]

i know of a computer runnin with 6 HDDs

if u usin PATAs den it is advisable not to keep any HDDs on d same IDE channel as d optical drive, performance of both is seriuosly affected

 

[Harvik780]

The new drive u buy should be SATA as it'll make life more easier,i mean installation of hard drives.