Recent content by DinosaurGeek

Hi Cyberat_88, Windows XP will work with drives bigger than 137 gb ONCE XP HAS BOOTED. The issue is: will the computer's BIOS recognize the bigger drive and allow XP to boot? This was an issue on many PCs from the XP era. We have given diy_engineerplenty of options to try out. Hopefully some...

If the sticker on the PC has been removed or defaced, you can get the Product Activation Key from your existing XP installation by using the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder, which is Freeware: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ Once you get the Activation Key for XP, write it down and keep...

Hi diy_engineer, if things don't work out, you might want to install XP as a "fresh" installation to your new Hard Disk Drive. You should be able to pick up a copy of the XP Installation CD, with it's Activation Code included, from e-bay or Gumtree or wherever, at a reasonable price. One...