Adding old sata hard drive to new computer


  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 professional 64
       #1

    Adding old sata hard drive to new computer


    I just ordered a new computer with windows 7 professional 64. My old computer has Windows XP. I would like to install the old hard drive in my new one (new one has a bay for 3 hard drives). After the installation, will I be able to access files from the old hard drive?
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    Yes.

    The C drive on the new computer should still be in charge if you connect the old drives and allow you to view, copy, or delete any files.
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    You should be able to. Windows should see it, install the drivers, and a auto play pop up will appear.
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  4. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 professional 64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    thanks, appreciate the help.
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    You may have to reboot the pc once or twice, just be patient.
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  6. Posts : 76
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    Johnnydot that was a great question. I've been thinking about that myself. I have a working Hdd with XP on it, and going to try putting it in my Win 7 machine. I believe it could be used as a dual Hdd/dual boot system. I have a Gigabyte MB, and if I hit f12 during post I should be able to pick which drive boots.
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