Re: New computer


"Sanford Aranoff" <aranoff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I have a Win 2k, SP4 computer. I plan to buy a new computer. The first
> thing I would do is to run Partition Magic, and create partitions like I
> have now, and rename the C: drive to something else (L:), and make the
> new empty drive be C: bootable. Then using Ghost, recreate my present
> system from the external hard drive. I should wind up with my present
> Win 2k system, with the XP still there on a different drive.
>
> Will this work, or should I get rid of the XP entirely?
>
> I have to keep 2k, as I have various programs that would have to be
> reinstalled. I do not see any pressing reason to upgrade to XP.
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Hi Sanford,


Your new computer will have vastly different hardware than your current one,
so the HAL will need to be completely redone. If you don't need XP, and with
Longhorn coming next year I don't see any advantage to upgrading to XP in
the interim, here's what you can do. It's worked for me many many times.
You'll need a Windows 2K CD slipstreamed with the Service Pak level of your
current O/S, there are plenty of web sites with complete instructions on how
to create such a CD.

Before you begin, make sure you collect all the Win2K drivers necessary for
your new hardware. Sometimes the process ends right here as you may find
that some piece of hardware on your new computer doesn't even have Win2K
drivers. Dell boxex are infamous for this.

Ghost your current HD for later restore to your current machine.
With Windows running, insert your Win2K "Slipstreamed" CD.
Choose to "Upgrade" your current installation.
When the machine starts to reboot, power it down.
Remove the hard disk and install it in your new computer.
Ghost your old hard disk to your new one, expanding partitions as you
choose.
Remove the old hard disk from the new computer.
Boot the new computer.
Folow the on-screen instructions and install new drivers as necessary.
Voila! Your new computer is up and running with all your apps and
customizations.

Put the hard disk back in your old computer.
Restore the original Ghost image.
Voila! Your old computer is back just as it was.




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