It probably won't work because the hardware will be different. If he 
gave you the XP CD you might get somewhere, but that probably wouldn't 
be legal, as the CD goes with the computer.
Your best bet is to buy an XP CD or install '98 (Or Linux).


Bill Pruitt wrote:
> I have a Dell Optiplex GX 110 that had Win98se on the hard drinve. The 
> drive went bad and I purchased a new drive on Ebay out of a Dell 
> Dimension that has never been booted, it has win xp home allready 
> installed from Dell. HD is dated 02-2006
> My question is,
> How do i get my pc to boot with this new drive, I would like to retain 
> the Win XP if possible. It is a legal hd , the guy is parting out these 
> brand new Dell's,
> Thanks,
> Bill
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