I recently built a new system (my first) and I am having a slight issue. I still want to use my old hard drive with this new build, but XP wont work because I have a new processor/mobo.
When I try to start the computer, it will say windows failed to boot, and gives me the options to boot normally or in safe mode. Regardless of which one is picked, it will show the blue XP screen for a moment (less than a second). Then a blue error screen flashes briefly and the process starts over again at the POST screen.
I have been told that this is because it is impossible to use a previous install.
Is it possible to install a new copy of xp onto that hard drive, even though there is one already on it, so it will support the new hardware?
Also, if it cant be done, and if I need a new hard drive, can I still use my old hard-drive in addition to the new one? Or, would it possibly cause issues with 2 separate drives with 2 separate copies of xp?
System:
en8800 GT
IP35 pro mobo
e6750
2gb corsair twin-x ram
500w PSU that came with case (temporary, I am getting a corsair 520hx soon, most likely with the new hard drive if i need one)
When I try to start the computer, it will say windows failed to boot, and gives me the options to boot normally or in safe mode. Regardless of which one is picked, it will show the blue XP screen for a moment (less than a second). Then a blue error screen flashes briefly and the process starts over again at the POST screen.
I have been told that this is because it is impossible to use a previous install.
Is it possible to install a new copy of xp onto that hard drive, even though there is one already on it, so it will support the new hardware?
Also, if it cant be done, and if I need a new hard drive, can I still use my old hard-drive in addition to the new one? Or, would it possibly cause issues with 2 separate drives with 2 separate copies of xp?
System:
en8800 GT
IP35 pro mobo
e6750
2gb corsair twin-x ram
500w PSU that came with case (temporary, I am getting a corsair 520hx soon, most likely with the new hard drive if i need one)