Hello all. I searched through the forums and didn't seem to find quite what I was looking for. So, here goes.
I just built myself a new computer (see specs below) but don't want to have to go through the hassle of installing/patching all the software and games I had on my older system which uses XP as it's OS. So, what I was wondering is:
Can I simply install the older sata hdd into my new Win 7 64 comp as a second drive and be able to access all it's files and launch games on new computer from its own Win 7 OS?
Or, would I have to change boot order in BIOS and boot from older hdd into XP to play the games installed on that hdd?
Is it even possible to move the old hdd into the new comp and basically be able to switch back and forth (after reboot) from the XP hdd to Win 7 hdd as thought I had 2 separate computers? I rather like the idea of being able to still run XP as Win 7 is still a relatively new OS and can have compatibility issues with older software.
Thanks in advance.
new comp:
i7 920 stock
XFX 5870 stock
6 gig DDR3 1600
650 psu
ASRocks x58 extreme
WD 750gb caviar blk
Win 7 64 ultimate
I just built myself a new computer (see specs below) but don't want to have to go through the hassle of installing/patching all the software and games I had on my older system which uses XP as it's OS. So, what I was wondering is:
Can I simply install the older sata hdd into my new Win 7 64 comp as a second drive and be able to access all it's files and launch games on new computer from its own Win 7 OS?
Or, would I have to change boot order in BIOS and boot from older hdd into XP to play the games installed on that hdd?
Is it even possible to move the old hdd into the new comp and basically be able to switch back and forth (after reboot) from the XP hdd to Win 7 hdd as thought I had 2 separate computers? I rather like the idea of being able to still run XP as Win 7 is still a relatively new OS and can have compatibility issues with older software.
Thanks in advance.
new comp:
i7 920 stock
XFX 5870 stock
6 gig DDR3 1600
650 psu
ASRocks x58 extreme
WD 750gb caviar blk
Win 7 64 ultimate