As the system boots up tap the f8 key


-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ray Whitmoyer
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 7:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] New system, needing help

Appreciate the help, I'll do that, probably over the week-end. Hope this
doesn't sound stupid but how do you get into safe mode with XP Pro?
Ray

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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul A. Shippert
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:22 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] New system, needing help


Greetings Ray and etc.--
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Jones" <[log in to unmask]>

> Shouldn't be a BIG problem.  If there's anyway you can put the HD in
> another computer and boot into safe mode and remove all the devices
> from the device manager it will go easier, but it should work, I've
> done it a few times, but be prepared to re-install all the devices on
> the new system, have the motherboard CD handy.
>
> Dave Jones
> http://www.vdoguy.com
> http://www.airmemories.com
>
> Camel: A horse designed by committee
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray Whitmoyer" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 6:45 AM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] New system, needing help
>
>
> > I have been using an AMD Duron 1.3G with 60G HD, 512MB Memory and
> > running WinXP Pro as an operating system. I have just completed
> > putting together a 2.2 AMD Athlon and want to start using this as
> > the main computer. Is there anyway I can just put m old hard drive
> > in the new unit and keep all data and programs? I cannot afford to
> > lose what I have on it.
> >
> > Ray Whitmoyer
> >

In terms of the transplant of the hard disk and removal of
all devices, the operation shouldn't be a big deal, however; M$'s
'activation policies' may kick in if the hardware configuration change
is considered "too radical."

Sorry to throw a potential wrench in things.

HTH,

Paul A. Shippert


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