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Old February 7th 10, 04:22 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers
Ted Curtin
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Default Troiuble migrating hard drive w/XP to a new machine


I tried to install my current HD with XP into a new-to-me system (Intel MB
and 2.4G processor), but windows won't start. System seems to POST; I can
get into bios where everything seems OK, and can run a disk/memory diagnosis
program from floppy, but windows never gets to the splash screen - it gives
me the screen that says "Windows didn't start properly, which mode would you
like to start in'.

When I've done this before, Windows has recognized the new hardware (MB and
processor) and gotten itself going. I also tried a HD from another system to
check, with the same results. Will I have to do a clean install of
Windows... or is this a hardware problem?

Many thanks!


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