Question for the computer guys

blageo23 · 03-22-2012

Computer one: Windows vista business 40gb hard drive
Computer two: Windows XP Professional 250gb hard drive

Both computers have the sticker on them with the product key and whatnot.

Computer one is all around better minus the OS and the hard drive. Can I just swap the hard drives and have computer one with xp and a 250gb hard drive?

I actually already swapped the drives and computer one boots up with XP. But is that all I really have to do or is there more to it?

tpunx99GSX · 03-22-2012

You will have to install new drivers into the new computer. but other than that it should be fine.

**Trogdor** · 03-22-2012

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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

You will have to install new drivers into the new computer. but other than that it should be fine.

Yes, this is true. However, I would recommend uninstalling drivers first, before installing new ones. Once in a while if you don't do that the computer gets confused. Win 7 is pretty good about knowing the difference, but with XP I would recommend doing it.

blackrosenova400 · 03-22-2012

You will maybe have to set your hard drive up in the bios as well.

blageo23 · 03-22-2012

Thanks for the info guys. I really dont know too much about the inner working of computers.
Can I just then swap the stickers and pretend that computer one came with XP then sell computer two and say it has vista?

**cmspaz** · 03-22-2012

So you're looking to revert to a damn near 10 year old OS that's barely supported?

blageo23 · 03-22-2012

Well from what I hear Vista sucks a big one. And I have other 6 computers all running XP. never had any issues. And Im too poor for 7.

**Trogdor** · 03-22-2012

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Originally Posted by blageo23

Well from what I hear Vista sucks a big one. And I have other 6 computers all running XP. never had any issues. And Im too poor for 7.

It does blow, big time! I think you're making the right call!!!

As far as the stickers go, don't they normally place them over the ends of two different part of the case? That way you can't tamper with them with out it being obvious?

blageo23 · 03-23-2012

These stickers are just right on top of the case. I think they are a biotch to remove tho.