Move Xp Hard Drive to New PC

Really easy. But this only works if the original motherboard and harddrive still work. so put it back together. for newbies.

go to control panel > double-click the system icon > hardware tab and click device manager button. find the IDE ATA/ATAPI CONTROLLERS and expand the tab. not the primary or secondary controller, but right-click the first controller. choose update driver. choose the option to install from a list or specific location. click next. now choose the (dont search. I will choose the driver to install) option. click next. now highlight the Standard Dual Channel Pci Ide Controller. click next. the Standard controller will install. now reboot. log in. the standard controller is completely installed. you can now shutdown the computer, remove your harddrive, and it will boot with the new motherboard. ive done this 24 times on 12 different computers. it works.

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Hard Drives not opened directly

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This type of problem occurs when you authorize some programs (while downloading files from the internet without knowing what will it do), which will try to amend your system files. They maliciously entered and then over write your system files to run such programs at start-up. Even if you found the
program & delete it, which is creating all this mess. It will remain their after the deletion of such files (programs).
You need to thorough check on the system because it would might spread the virus to the whole system and damage your data, precious files & programs (Installed at your PC). It is also possible due to the virus, which is directing you to open such program, which will corrupt your computers hard drives or the directories of the drives.
In order to make your PC safer, faster & work smoother youll need an Anti-virus program to be installed properly. Youll also need some other security softwares like Anti-spyware, internet security, Anti-phishing and more relevant to your needs. Try to install compatible Anti-virus software bundled with other utilities which will protect your PC and personal data & identity.
Suggestion: Try to run the software "Ace utilities" or like wise, which will show you the running programs (start-up)and try to un-check the programs which are not required at start-up. I will add some more suggestions if you will Mention the OS and your system (PC make & model) clearly in the comments. So, I will guide you to solve the computer problem with Hard Drives or else.

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