you can try installing the drive and doing a repair install on it, but they
can be problematic.. you will save time by backing up your data (use a
regular CD burning software first on the XP machine as it stands), then
clean install XP onto the drive when installed in the new machine, and copy
your backed up data onto the new installation..
<aaronep@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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>I have just purchased the HP Pavillion a1730n desktop computer that
> comes with Vista OS installed.
>
> As I am not happy with Vista and its clumsiness and lack of
> compatibility issues, I desire to use Windows XP on the computer.
>
> Is it possible to remove the hard drive with the Vista installation
> and substitute the hard drive from the older computer that has Windows
> XP w/service pack 2 by placing the older disk in the new computer?
>
> All replies welcomed!
>
> Aaron in N. Hollywood
>
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