Adding old sata hard drive to new computer

[johnnydot]

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?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

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.

 

[AddRAM]

You should be able to. Windows should see it, install the drivers, and a auto play pop up will appear.

 

[johnnydot]

thanks, appreciate the help.

 

[AddRAM]

You may have to reboot the pc once or twice, just be patient.

 

[Nitro58]

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.