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Subject:
Replaced HDD - will it be a problem
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Nicholas Bacetti <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 18:01:17 -0500
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I replaced a damaged 2GB western digital IDE HDD from a Dell-P166 with a 2GB quantum IDE HDD from a functioning Dell P90.  My intent was to reformat this replacement HDD and to re-install the OS.  However, when I booted-up, Win98 started right up.  It detected the new components, loaded the drivers (except for one) and completed the start-up.  This all seemed too easy.  Therefore, my question is, should I expect problems in the future, if I decide not to reformat and re-install the OS on this replacement HDD?  Thanks

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