Can I reinstall and update XP Pro?

My 10 year old computer running WinXP Pro SP2.  I have the original CD of the o/s.  I would like to install a new and more large hard drive, and then reinstall the o/s.  If I do this, I will then be able to download all the updates? Any other comments/suggestions will be welcome.  Thank you.

My 10 year old computer running WinXP Pro SP2.

What is the current service pack level or the service pack level that he began to?

If you decide to go with a clone as Ken suggested or a new installation, you should get the PC to SP3 level and use Windows updates from there.

If you re-install, firstly do not do any Windows updates until you're in SP3. If the clean install level is "no service pack installed" you must first download and install the SP2 of...

http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=28

After that, or if you are already at SP1 or higher you must download and install SP3 for... http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=24

Don't worry about the text which says that these are network facilities, they work very well for standalone computers.

If your PC is currently stable and work to your satisfaction I would seriously consider cloning. If you are not satisfied with certain aspects of health or the State of your PC, you may want to consider a clean install.

If you opt for a new installation, you will also need to install all your hardware drivers for devices on mother and expansion cards. You have the installation media for all your gear? Do the installation without the original disk installed and install only the original disc after that you are happy that Windows is up-to-date, protected against malware and usually work OK with all the necessary drivers. You will then be able to copy the data to your new hard drive on the old.

Tricky

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