Install XP HDD in a once vista machine

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larry - 22 Jun 2011 à 17:23
xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 - 22 Jun 2011 à 17:40
Hello,

I have a Vista machine with no HDD. Can I install a fully loaded XP HDD

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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 1,824
22 Jun 2011 à 17:40
NO.

When you install Windows it customizes itself to the hardware it finds on the motherboard. Most likely your MB chipsets are generations apart and XP will not boot.

Good Luck