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    Can I install Win XP on my new HD using Recovery DVDs?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Bush, May 22, 2008.

  1. Bush

    Bush Notebook Enthusiast

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    My old hard disk died, along with all my personal stuff and Win xp system. I made recovery DVDs with HP backup utility. Can i install Win XP on my new hard disk using these DVDs and will they repartition my new HD to to have the original layout (C: partition for system and D: partition as my recovery partition) and revert my system to the state it was when i first powered up my laptop?

    Thanks in advance for your help!
     
    Bush, May 22, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Recovery DVD will make the system as it was when you bought it.
     
    The_Observer, May 22, 2008
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  3. nobscot6

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    it probably will unless there is a size difference in the hdd's-- you didn't mention if it was a same size replacement.......
     
    nobscot6, May 22, 2008
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  4. Bush

    Bush Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, it's the same drive. Thanks alot for the help. :)
     
    Bush, May 22, 2008
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Even if it is a different capacity drive, it should be okay as long as it is the original system.
     
    Greg, May 22, 2008
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