I built a new computer, but connected my harddrive from my old computer to the new machine. Would WindowsXP boot?? and all the stuff on the Hdd be recognised.?When I have built new machines in the past - they have been completely new with new HDD and new OS - format the new HDD and reinstall everything.But I am happy with everything that is on my Hdd now - I just need a new MOBO,CPU and RAMAny advice much appreciated.Thanks barry

My experience is that Windows XP doesn't like new chipsets, so if you have changed your motherboard, it might not even boot properly, but at least expect stability problems. Windows 98, and even windows 2000 had fewer problems with this.Windows will also run smoother after a fresh installation, so it is recommended anyway. You have to reinstall most software, but it is possible to copy your old Flightsimulator folders so you might not need to reinstall these. There is plenty of information in these forums on how to do that.The good thing is that with a new install you also get rid of any adware and virusses that Windows may have gathered in the past.Good luck with your new PC,Allard.

>I built a new computer, but connected my harddrive from my>old computer to the new machine. Would WindowsXP boot?? and>all the stuff on the Hdd be recognised.?>>When I have built new machines in the past - they have been>completely new with new HDD and new OS - format the new HDD>and reinstall everything.>>But I am happy with everything that is on my Hdd now - I just>need a new MOBO,CPU and RAM>>Any advice much appreciated.>>Thanks >>barry>>>barry,This worked for me.Connect your drive, then boot off of your Windows XP CD-Rom, install a frsh copy of windows. Windows will install (detect) some drivers, others may have to be installed from the CD that came with your mobo.You machine may not run quite right.Reboot AGAIN from your Windows XP CD-Rom.Chose REPAIR this time around it removes some unneeded, unwanted stuff.This worked well for me on seversl customers machines.Worth a try.