Is it possible to move a hard drive between a newly built computer that currently has no hard drive.

The old computer was a Dell 8200 demension.  It is the power supply is dead and its processor was 8 years, so I decided to build a new.  I have a backup of the system on a USB hard drive. I have also all my important files backed up.  I realize that the old HD and his backup, both, all dell settings and drivers.  I'm not trying to circumvent the licensing rules.  I'm willing to pay Microsoft.  Should I buy a new drive with XP SP3 pro/c.  I hesitate to switch windows 7 yet.
Thanks for any info.

You must buy a new XP Pro and install it on the new computer. Transfer your data from the old disk to the new. You can then format the old drive and use it for extra storage if you wish. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

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