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Thread ID: 52273 2004-12-16 00:35:00 20G to 160G Seagate-won't load XP Henk (6549) Press F1
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303347 2004-12-16 02:02:00 OK gotcha now. I dont think its the hdd itself. Since it brings up errors, when u try and install XP onto the hdd.

Try cleaning the XP CD. Or try installing from the other cd/dvd for the clean install. The CD u tried to install XP from before maybe faulty or dirty as well.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
303348 2004-12-16 21:44:00 Guys,

Things took a turn for the worse, back at the ranch!!
I've decided that it might be best to exchange this HDD so I put back the old 20G HDD. Checked all connections ie. jumper on master IDE1 cable connected to the disk etc.
Started the m/c and the only result I got was that the registry is wasted!
Me being a bright boy have no reg backup, hope you won't punish me for such foolishness. :(
Is it possible to re-install XP on the 20G in such a way that I do not loose any data ie. emails and documents.
Cheers
Henk (6549)
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