Adding a hard drive from windows xp to a windows vista computer

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• FAT32 formatting for 500 GB Seagate external hard drive using Windows Vista

  How to format FAT32 file system for 500 GB Seagate external hard drive using Windows Vista?

  Hi MVRMVR,

  Windows will work generally only format a drive in FAT 32 if it has a capacity of 32GB, no more. To format in FAT32, Yes, would need to create multiple partitions. This, of course, you don't want to do.

  I have not tried to format a large drive in FAT 32 but I guess that any third-party partitioning software (Acronis, Paragon etc.) would be able to do it without any problem. Alternatively you can do it from the Windows command prompt. For more details, see the link below:

  http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/formatting-external-hard-drive-to-FAT-32/ John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

• I don't see the photos on my external hard drive with windows Vista Home Basic

  Hello

  I bought an external hard drive Sansung to save all my music, but when one copy all my external music files hard drive thumbnails disappears. I uncheck the "always show icons, never thumbnails" in folder options, I tried large icons on display options, I even checked "display thumbnails instead of icons" on the Visual effects tab in the Panel of the Performance in Advanced system settings. ' " Prevented, Windows Vista is not able to see the photos in my external hard drive.
  What should I do?...
  Looking forward to your audience you shortly.
  Thanks in advance,
  Charlie

  1. click Start allprograms,Accessories, System Tools folder and Disk Cleanup
  
  2 check the photos and click OK.
  NOTE: Cache view the size of your thumbnail. More browsing, it can make.

  3 click delete files button on the confirmation window.

  4 disk cleanup will now clear thumbnail cache and close.

  This should clear up your tiles and once you access the program again the cache database will be recreated with the right thumb nail (we hope).
  "copyed from another response to a thread similar to yours from"martin-support engineer.

• Having trouble installing new drivers after installing a new hard drive and Windows Vista.

  I just installed a new hard drive on my computer of dell inspiron 1525. I managed to do it and it worked. I had a disc from dell to reinstall windows vista edition Home premium 32-bit and had drivers and utilities dvd. However I couldn't connect to the internet. I understand I'm missing some drivers but I rebooted the computer, but it goes to the black screen asking you to start in safe mode, safe mode with network, normally and something else. But after trying all of them, it goes straight to this same screen. What can I do? Or I can clear the new hard drive and start over? Any ideas?

  original title: new installation from hard drive problem

  Hello

  I suggest that you run the Startup Repair tool and check if it solves the problem:

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

  I suggest Download driver network card on another computer, and then transfer the file using any flash drive and even install in the computer you have challenged.

• Hard drive problems Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

  Well guys, that it left me speechless.  I recently inherited a laptop from a friend who is fairly new and in good condition.  The laptop, a Toshiba Techra A9, installed Windows Vista Ultimate.  The problem that I seem to have with the laptop is that it will start Windows in normal mode but gets up to a certain point and then hangs up.  I can hear the drive trying to be rolled up and continues to make a rattling noise, similar to a folder that jumps.  The funny thing is that I can turn the machine off and restart in SafeMode w / networking with no problems.  I tried a hard drive cool to think the problem could be a faulty drive, however, the new drive does the same thing.  I installed Vista via the Toshiba Recovery CD, and from the beginning for the first time Windows has frozen, the new hard drive making the same noise as the old.  Anyone out there have any ideas why this is happening?  Install a new hard drive and having the same problem son believe me that it is related Windows or I'll have another hardware problem elsewhere on the machine.  Thank you!!

  Try to check the drivers on the computer to the hard drive. If you can, go to the MMC Console in computer management, go to the Device Manager, and then in the console tree, you should see a line of 'hard drives. Down there, you should be able to see your hard drive. Right-click and click Properties, then go to the drivers of the popup window and note the driver version number. Check on the Toshiba site and see if there are updates to the hard disk driver. If there is, then install it. In addition, you can start safe mode and run your antivirus, assuming that he himself has not been compromised. It seems to be a software problem or driver since you say that you can start safe mode. Timothy

• Adding old hard drive temporarily to transfer files to the new computer

  I recently bought a new dell inspiron 530 with windows vista. and I wanted to transfer files from my old drive (my old computer) hard the new hard drive on the new computer.

  the old hard drive is 40 GB maxtor d740x - 6L.  the maxtor SN is 362203022404

  I know how the food.  and I'm pretty sure that the configuration jumper is set to cable select for master / slave.

  
  

• Copies of photos and Windows Live Gallery movies on an external hard drive. Windows Vista

  In Vista, when I copied pictures and movies of Windows Live Gallery to an external hard drive, files are on the hard drive. Yet, the properties of the folder say they are all there.

  Is there something I need to check or uncheck so I can see the photos?

  Hi KathleenWood,
   
  It would be possible that the files were hidden.
   
  Follow the steps in the article to show hidden files.
  Show hidden files

• How long does it take to reformat my hard drive using Windows Vista DVD?

  A virus has infected my laptop yesterday. I saved all my important data in my external hard drive and I started to reformat my hard drive this morning.

  It has been almost 12 hours now, but the only thing I can see on my laptop is a black screen with a cursor. Should I wait or just stop to download again?

  Hello

  as you use the recovery process dell, you will need to contact dell

  It's their recovery process not microsofts

  Dell support

  http://support.Dell.com/

  Dell support forums

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/default.aspx

  good luck with dell

• How to wipe the hard drive in windows vista so can I resell laptop - have no disc

  I'm selling my laptop with Windows Vista and need to do a clean install and wipe all my programs. I have unfortunately not discs. How can I do this? Is any way to make it safe?

  Hello

  1. What is the number of brand and model of the computer?

  2. who was the operating system that came preinstalled when you bought the computer?

  If Windows Vista was preinstalled on your computer, you can go ahead and run system recovery by contacting the manufacturer of the computer.

  Hope the information is useful.

• partition on hard drive for windows vista Ultimate edition

  Hello iwant to repartition my HDD = 160 gigabytes to install windows vista ultimate on it so I would like to know how to make the partition (C) for windows vista ultimate

  You can decide yourself what size you want, superior to the minimum required by Microsoft, which is 40GBs (which is too little, in my opinion)

  Use the whole 160GBs as I already advised you, or decide for yourself!

  Those are your choices.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I copy a full hard drive from Windows 7 Professional to a new laptop with Windows 7 pre-installed home?

  I have a laptop with Windows 7 Professional older and want to keep my programs and files intact and transfer to a new laptop, with Windows 7 Home, pre-installed.

  First try the image restore option. If that does not work, use your professional Windows 7 disc and boot from it, delete all partitions, then attempt to restore image.

  Don't forget: save your Home Premium installation before doing any of this.

• How can I play DVDs from my hard drive with windows XP?

  How can I play DVDs from my hard drive with windows XP?

  If you have a decdoer of installed dvd, usually with packages like power dvd etc that allow you to watch a dvd in your dvd drive, and then later versions of Media Player will also play your DVDs, and all of these programs that play said removable DVD.

• I want to move my hard drive from a computer with a motherboard dead to a newer machine. The activation process for Windows XP SP3 failed.

  I want to move my hard drive from a computer with a motherboard dead to a newer machine.  The activation process failed.  How can I get the operating system XP Professional sp3 reactive?  I have the code original and other info.

  original title: Moving the death machine drive

  Hello CarrolScott,

  The activation problem arose because the hardware on your current computer does not match that of the hardware on the machine whose mother is dead.

  The best option for the reactivation is to use the telephone line. This, unfortunately, is automated and may refuse to turn on your system; However, don't despair just rest on the line after the automated atcivation crossed its procedure and you will be transferred to a real person. Tell this person you've done, and it should be able to help activate.

  See this link from my Web site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• I can't use my external hard drive from toshiba on computer in the window, but I can use it on apple.

  I can't use my external hard drive from toshiba on computer in the window, but I can use it on apple. Is there someone who can help me solve it I will be grateful for it :)

  When it is connected to the PC, it is visible in disk management?

  Was this a drive that has been formatted using your Mac with the mac file system? If so it will not turn on the PC, without the use of third party software

• replacing the hard drive and windows 8

  just yesterday bought a hp laptop model #20002b19wm.

  This laptop came preloaded with windows 8.

  I think with windows 8, microsoft puts more COST on the machines themselves.

  My question is this, say the hard drive breaks down and I need to replace it, I'll have to go out and buy another copy of windows 8? I read that the 8 victory is only good for your ' current configuration at the time of the "as its related to the form of machines, etc..

  and where is my product key? hidden in the bios somewhere?

  I have to buy my hard drive from hp directly? I read here that if you try to put any hard drive laptop in these machines, you can not install windows because the new drive does not have the "Recovery" partition

  I'm pretty good with computers, and finally, I want to put a hard drive in this machine more. I hope someone out there can help.

  We hope to hear from someone.

  Hello

  Windows 8 machines come with the activation key encrypted in the bios chip, but you can always use a utility such as the one on the link below to read into the operating system.

  http://www.Belarc.com/free_download.html

  If you create your recovery media set - see link below - you can use this to reinstall Windows 8 on another drive (it will also recreate the recovery on the new HARD drive Partition).

  Create recovery media - Windows 8.

  You are in no way limited to a given provider or a hard drive manufacturer.

  Kind regards

  DP - K