Dfields

I've installed a Maxtor 250gb Sata HDD in Sata#1. (Second HDD) Primary is 37.5gb ide Pata

I did partition and format ahead of time. 2 partitions F(200gb) and G (33gb) using my disk mgmt and there status was healthy those where my only drive letter choices.

I used xxclone(30day freeware version) to copy the old hdd (37.5gb ide Pata), contents winXP and all software files and folders to create a new bootable drive.

I ran the xxclone program everything went ok?

I changed the BIOS boot order to make the Maxtor to be the first boot dirve.

The computer boots to the old drive and not the new one.

I have access to the F and G drive.

I disconnectted the old HDD cable and the computer asks me to insert os disk in the cd. I have an HP system with brand OEM winxp no disk was provided

What do I do to get the sata drive to boot?

linderman

DF:


while doing the XXCLONE "thing" did you enter the "advanced button" found on the main console of that utility >>>> in the advanced there are three bootable options boxes which must be checked marked ???????

if you dont envoke those three boxes the drive wont boot >>>> it will be a neutered clone LOL

let us know

joe

linderman

ahhhhh dah >>>>> I forgot to tell you how to fix it >>>>> reclone the drive with the three boxes checked make sure to do a FULL CLONE



gosh >>>> I hope crazijoe doesnt catch me again >>>>> that dunce hat is never gonna come off !!!! heheheehh

Dfields

I'll try to reclone, that "neutered clone" thing sounds painful.

linderman

ROFL now that you mention it >>>> does sound painful

Dfields

I'm now using my new hdd the reclone worked!! It booted fine.
I did have to uninstall and reinstall some "Sony" programs and do a reinstall of Office for Windows but everything else seems to be working.
No winXP reactivation was asked for.
I did have to reregister norton but that about did it!!
Thank you very much I'm no longer neutered!!

linderman

Dfields:


happy to hear you are up and running / I suggest you reclone once a week if everything is running smooth (thats my personal back-up strategy with xxclone) but you will be able to run the incremental option the next time !!

I too run Office 2000 >>>> never had to reinstall that before >>> weird
I have run in to the reactivate norton anti virus >>> but thats a small price to pay for bullet proof back-up protection !!


enjoy & good job >>>>> un-nuetered !!

joe