A few months ago, my computer died. Recently, a new one was aqquired with Windows Vista and at least semi new components (I hope). My question is: Is it possible to get the hard drive from the old computer, hook it up to the new one and salvage things from it? The old one has a fucked up Win XP install so that may complicate things. Also, could I get the 512 RAM from the old machine and put it in the new one without hassle?
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Anonymous2007-02-21 8:09 ID:6Ikr+zUw
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Anonymous2007-02-21 9:10 ID:/AZhDP9v
1 - yes, fucked install is no problem
2 - probably not, unless you are very sure it is similar ram which is unlikely
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Anonymous2007-02-21 9:23 ID:BNK/IsZ+
I was under the impression that adding new RAM was just slotting it into the motherboard.
Hmm, oh well. 1 Gb should be enough.
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Anonymous2007-02-21 10:19 ID:/C00d6Hf
1. Salvage old files? Of course! If all that is fucked is XP then you're in business (even if there is security).
A nice and easy way to do it is to just plop that sucker in as a slave and it should pick up as a another drive.
Also, you can get an external HDD case that supports USB. Then, you have a Huge USB Drive on your hands :) Use it like you would a USB Flash Drive.