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• swapping hard drives between 8115-PXI and PXI-8105 won't boot to the top

  I have a test system running Windows XP on the PXI-8105.  I have upgraded the full test for another project system and upgrade my existing systems; the upgrade works on Windows 7 and PXI-8115.  I have Windows 7 and the new test software of new hard drives that have been loaded/configured/tested on a PXI-8115, but I need to modernize the PXI-8105 with them.  It does not work.  Windows begins to start, but fails and trying over and over again.  In order to make the PXI-8105 offline to troubleshoot, I replaced it with the PXI-8115 and the old disk (WinXP).  It did not start, either.

  Here is a summary of my situation:

  • An old a PXI-8105 system running Windows XP
  
  
  • A new system has PXI - 8115 Win7 running
  
  
  • A hard drive (with Win7) since the PXI-8115 does not start on the PXI-8105
  
  
  • A hard drive (with WinXP) since the PXI-8105 does not start on the PXI-8115

  What is different between two controllers PXI that prevents me to swap hard drives?

  A technician with 'the knack' discovered a device driver conflict.  We have removed this driver and Windows was able to use a generic driver to start correctly.  Bob's my uncle.

• Authentication of computers 2 after swapping hard drives

  My processor of the computer crashed while I bought 2 genuine 2 retailers refurbished Dell computers.  I confirmed the authentication with Dell.  A computer was XP Pro and the other had Windows 7 with 7 offices to help retailers OEM licenses.  They both have been authenticated by SM.  After bringing home PC, I swapped hard drives.  How (if possible) I authenticate these while MS recognizes and updates?

  What you did is not possible. Windows and Office OEM versions live and die on the computer on which they are first installed. OEM licenses are not transferable.

   

  --
  Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

   

  "Computer puzzle" wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  My processor of the computer crashed while I bought 2 genuine 2 retailers refurbished Dell computers.  I confirmed the authentication with Dell.  A computer was XP Pro and the other had Windows 7 with 7 offices to help retailers OEM licenses.  They both have been authenticated by SM.  After bringing home PC, I swapped hard drives.  How (if possible) I authenticate these while MS recognizes and updates?

  Terry Farrell

• It's back up to swap hard drives on a Lenovo/IBM

  
  

  You have the option in the BIOS choose which disk you will begin since if there is one installed in the UltraBay slot. It would be under BIOS > startup > startup then you press 'enter' and choose the drive, press F10 to save and exit.

  Replacing a hard drive in R60 should take not more than a minute, but. Now, do the swap "at least once a week" is not something I would recommend long term.

  I hope this helps.

• Question of swap hard drive NAS Datastore

  I make a hard drive on my QNAP NAS hotswap... as long as it's RAID 1. I have RAID 6, so I have to stop my NAS to swap a hard drive.

  Stupid question: can I stop my NAS without closing all my virtual machines? I can make sure there is no change to the VMs. Sorry, I'm looking for an easy solution < g >. I don't have a storage vMotion-enabled.

  One of my hard drives in the NAS is to launch during the self-test read errors.

  Thank you

  Mark

  Without stopping the virtual machine, you will need to move to a different external storage device.  If you have any other storage to move the virtual machine then your only option is to stop.

• Satellite P870 - swap HARD drive while keeping Windows 8 and Toshiba programs

  Hello

  don't know if this is the right place but bad start here, I have a Satellite P870 provided with windows8 and all programs of Toshiba obviously, I intend to replace the drive in the laptop, for one SSD, but obviously, I need to be able to re - install my Windows8 on new HARD drive, so my first question is how can I go about it. and then once I found my Windows8 how or even not at all do all the Toshiba built in goodies.

  I understand all user data will be lost, I do not know how to get the windows on the new drive

  Prior to do any create recovery media.
  This recovery disk, which you can use to reinstall original Toshiba Recovery on new SSD/HDD image.

  Please don t forget. It is very important.

  A friend of mine has updated its notebook with Samsung 840 Series SSD and is very satisfied.
  To be honest I m thinking about doing the same thing on my laptop.

• HELP the T61p Swap hard drive Question - URGENT

  My T61p 6459-CTO went black screen. 1 long beep - 2 short beeps, I guess that the MOBO issue problems with Nvidia Chipset on that I read.

  So I wonder if I just take my hard drive out and put in it an operable T61p to close specifications would be that boot up and work like my old machine? Or I am a joke?

  How close the specs should be? Questions you plan?
  I need to get as forward as soon as possible.

  Any help is appreciated.

  Thank you

  Lee

  Welcome to the forum!

  You may need to day of a couple of drivers, but any T61/p or R61 will work fine as the drive.

  Good luck.

• Swap hard drive out

  I removed my hard drive from my pc in Australia. I brought with me in the USA and now I want to install it in another computer if I use software (dreamweaver, photoshop, outlook etc.) can I buy an existing PC, Exchange on hard drives and start using my hardrive with all available functions?

  Hello

  you will have problems that

  1. read the rules of licensing

  If Vista is preinstalled on your computer, or you purchased an OEM/license disk, they are both classified as an OEM license and are not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

  If a license of Vista at retail, you can transfer it to another computer

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  2. you will not be able to boot from it as the hard drive will have the old drivers of the motherboard still installed on it

  and no you can not change them

  If the retail license reinstall Vista on the new computer that you put you old HD in

  Reinstall the programs, reload the data, etc.

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  3. buy a new computer with a new operating system license if your present is not detail - reinstall programs: copy your data on

  Reinstall the programs from the original media, CD, DVD, etc.

• Windows 8.1 will not activate after swap hard drive

  Hi, I traded my computer portable hard drive due to a fault. Dell gave me a restore USB stick I used to create the hard disk for Windows 8.1, I have now found that Windows is not activated and I am being prompted to enter a product key. I don't have a registration key as its injection in the bios... Can support please fix this? I think I need to provide my service tag? Thank you

  Hello

  Please write to us.

  We would like to know if the motherboard has been replaced on the system where the motherboard has been replaced you would have received key with it.

  Please provide us with the service tag and your email address.

  Thank you

  Robin

• swap hard drive now says Windows 7 not genuine

  So, the hard drive Dell to my son died, and to avoid buying a new drive, I traded on an Acer that we had in the attic. All this is good, responsible drivers and it works really well spent. Well until he began to blink's is not a thing of product Windows genuine. I tried to cross and turn on and authenticate with the Microsoft tool, but it says that it cannot validate. Can I do here? I have the stickers of the Microsoft authentication for them, if this is useful.

  Is the edition of Windows 7 installed the same as the edition which has already been installed on the hard drive dead? If it isn't, then it won't be not active.

• Questions and swap hard drive M18x R2

  First, let me describe the problem.  For the last couple months my Alienware M18x R2 acted weird.  It started with not to close or put on correctly, should be really really a lot of time to stop it.  I thought it might be memory related and replaced it with GSkill RAM with timings better and things seem to be improving a little bit.  Now lately it was stop in the middle of games.  Just black out and closing.  Recently there has been some problems with updates.

  I did a restore of the system when I know it was not working properly, run Eset, Malware bytes, disk cleanup, defragmentation, and he did not better.  So I ran support assist, and Alienware autopsy by the Bios and everything is OK.

  My rig has 2 gpu 675 m GeForce, 32 GB of RAM, 64 GB mSata cached, 2 x 512 GB 7200 RPM HDD RAID 0.  Out of warranty

  I thought that the hard drives are failing or corrupt. There is a very slight on slot higher RPM.  So I decided I want to replace the SSDS and possibly upgrade the 120 or 128 GB mSATA.

  This is so a few questions-

  1. What size SSD work? 7mm, 9.5 mm?  I plan to get at least 2 480 GB RAID 0

  2. it has SATA III for correct readers?

  3 is it worth it to upgrade my mSATA cached to disk or not?  Is this SATA II or III

  I'll do a clean install of windows 7 Professional on them.

  I was watching Mushkin reactor or chronos, San disk ultra.  Everyone runs it 730 s Intel in a M18x, I hear that they are running more hot.  I am looking for performance and reliability. I in playing time.

  News, thoughts or ideas will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

  Hello

  1. It supports 7 MM SSD
  2. It supports mSATA SSD SATA II and SATA III, for the ordinary 2.5 inch hard disks, it only supports SATA II.
  3. The upgrade, it might increase performance since its being used as a caching device. It is compatible SATA II and SATA III.

• Swap HARD drive (boot drive) between two computers?

  I wonder if there is no Microsoft license/activation experts out there who can give me a definitive answer on this one.
  I need to be able to work in two places (in the United Kingdom and a foreign one), moving between them every few weeks.  I'll be traveling by plane if need a light solution - I can not just to put the computer in the car.
  I think build two identical computers, one for each location, with a hot (probably SSD) drive.  The theory is that I should be able to simply remove the CD, get on a plane, connect the drive to the other end and continue to work there when I left.
  As far I can understand from various forums, it should be technically possible.  The only problem is license/activation of Windows 7.  Is this legal use of a Windows license?  And I have to reactivate Windows whenever I passes the engine?
  Since the machines are self-built, obviously it will be a full license of Windows (not OEM).  I would even buy two licenses, if need be - although we'd probably stay in his blister unless there is a way to install two licenses on a single machine.
  (Please do not suggest I use a laptop / remote desktop rather: there are good reasons that none of those who work.)
  Thanks for any advice you can provide.

  Be aware that the same part number is not enough, but also the same revision. Check the label to the number of part on the side / end of the card mother of PN and revision boxes. Also enter the BIOS and check the number of revision for each Board.

  As to the execution of Windows Update would change the location of your PC (router / IP address / zone / ISP). Too many location changes can trigger WGA.

  My choice for one SSD is a Samsung 840 Pro: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Samsung+840+pro

  The Software Wizard is part of the reason.

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  You can start by doing a 'Keyless Install"of windows first. This will allow you to debug and test the material on both computers.

  How to make a 'Keyless Install"of Windows.

  After entering the username and password you will be asked to: "Enter your Windows product key", do not enter a key.
  Also located right underneath the box where you must enter the key is a box with a check box 'Automatically activate Windows when I'm online', remove the checkbox and click "next".

  You now have a 30-day grace period to activate Windows.

  = Test your hardware.

  First run Memtest86 +:
  It runs from a floppy disk or CD and should eliminate or confirm if one or more of your memory
  sticks are bad or the values of the SPD in the BIOS are correct.
  Let it run for as long as you can: 2,4,6,8 or several hours (at least 3 full passes), if no errors at that time then your ram is OK.
  http://www.memtest.org/
  Memtest86 + Guide/How To (use the.) ISO to create a bootable CD)
  http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409152

  Device drivers: have you installed latest drivers from device of the manufacture of the motherboard?
  Check their support site for the latest drivers as the CD that came with the computer
  or motherboard may be older and less stable drivers.

  Visit the download of the manufacture of the graphics card:
  Download and install the most recent Windows 7 or 8 drivers for your card.
  ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
  NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

  See also the test of 'Smoke box' Nvidia or other demos: http://www.nvidia.com/object/cool_stuff.html#/demos
  or equivalent ATI.

  Prime 95:
  http://www.Mersenne.org/freesoft/
  It's a stand alone .exe file contained in an archive .zip.
  Simply choose to run the 'stress test' option for 8 hours or more.
  If your PC can pass this test, your memory and CPU
  are very good (close the housing cover in order to maintain adequate ventilation)

  Core Temp:
  The temperature of each core of the processor.
  Note: For the overclockers using stock radiator and cooling fan Intel/AMD you can expect
  a range of 35 to 40 at idle and 60 to 65 C max temperature when running Prime95.
  http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

  CPU ID (CPUZ): http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
  Watch the clock speed of the CPU under various conditions of loading
  (when using speed step technology Intel EIST).
  #1 Note:
  CPU - ID has two tabs - tab 'Memory' that shows the actual speed of the memory
  and the "SPD" tab shows the nominal speeds for each memory location that is filled.
  #2 Note:
  COMPARE the two values, the actual speed of the memory must not exceed the rated speed of your memory.

  CPUID HWMonitor: Hardware program that reads the sensors of health main PC monitoring systems.
  voltages, temperatures, fans speed.
  http://www.CPUID.com/HWMonitor.php

  Test of Stress of FurMark GPU (graphics card):
  http://www.oZone3D.NET/benchmarks/fur/

  Pass marks burn in test: http://www.passmark.com/
  Burnin test, and their test bench at the same time give a good workout from all the major parts of Windows.

  SpeedFan:
  Monitors internal temperatures and has a function of analysis health online (SMART tab) for hard disks drive.
  It displays your drives model number and compares your drive with other discs of the same brand and model.
  http://www.almico.com/SpeedFan.php

  GPU - Z:
  A utility light, designed for you give information about your video card and GPU.
  http://www.techpowerup.com/GPUZ/

  PC WIZARD:
  A powerful utility designed especially for detection of hardware, also analyses more.
  He is able to identify a large scale of system components and supports the latest technologies
  and standards.
  http://www.CPUID.com/pcwizard.php

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Swapping hard drives for change/increase the size of the data store

  Hello:

  I have an ESXi host 4.1 with 2x146GB RAID1 array (datastore1), 4x300GB RAID5 array (datastore2).  I need more space so I intend to replace 2x146GB by 2x2TB.  I'll first move virtual machines from datastore1 to datastore2, then stop the machine, Exchange records and build the new table.

  • What I need to remove ESXi cfg datastore1. before you physically remove the drives, or will start ESXi gracefully and allow me to remove the data store?
  • I'll be able to add the new data store (2x2TB) to ESXi, ago, i.e. ESXi should see table once initialized on the machine?
  • Existing data warehouses have 1 MB block size max vmdk is 256GB.  I want the new data store to have the block size of 8MB so I can have more VMDK.  I think I can fix the block size of data store when it was created, are, i.e. the ESXi installation can have warehouses of data with different block sizes, are?

  
  

  Thanks a lot for the ideas you have!

  
  

  Bob

  1.) why not just delete the GUI data store before you remove the discs?

  2.) If your controller has the disks properly there should be no problem with their detection.

  3.) Yes, each data store may have a different block size. The block size can be selected when creating the data store on disk/LUN.

  André

• Hard drive swap between a T61p and W500

  Currently, I can exchange my operating system to Windows XP SP3 disk main back and forth between my old July 2007 built T61 15.4 emergency relief "T7500 WSXGA + Nivida NVS 140 M ThinkPad and my most recent August 2008 built T61p T9300 WSXGA + Nividia FX570M daily user ThinkPad w/o any problem or extra steps by my tests (just in case a future emergency...) «Be ready...» ("Boy/Eagle Scout motto and all that).

  I have the opportunity to pick up a T9500 W500 15.4 WSXGA + "ATI FireGL V5700 ThinkPad in good working condition at a very reasonable price to replace my old T61 emergency relief (instead of replacing it with another T61p built after August 1, 2008 as originally planned)." I always use my T61p anchored (Advanced Mini Dock M/T 2504 - 10U) with the cover closed screen and an external monitor, keyboard and mouse, the screen so a minor or cosmetic problems of the W500 is not relavent.

  I think I should be able to do the same swap HARD drive between the W500 and T61p which, except for the difference in graphics driver ATI vs Nvidia, is quite similar to the T61p where the machine would be initially default to the standard VGA and then driver, I would have only to move on to the step (in a swap of emergency) for cleaning carefully the old video drivers and then install the correct via video drivers to update the system.

  If this kind of W500 to swap HDD T61p is actually feasible, then I probably do the T61p my emergency relief and use the W500 slightly more powerful than my main office replacement anchored for a year or two before the upgrade of the unit both at the latest offering from Lenovo in late 2012 or early 2013.

  
  

• Satellite L300D - corrupted hard drive, no recovery media, no windows key

  I have a Satellite L300D-11V I'm looking for someone who would not go further that a screen blank after windows start logo, and also when you run Startup Repair he would get at this stage even too. Now pressed 0 while starting would not bring to the top of recovery, only an option for Windows Vista.

  With the help of some high end diagnostic software I have diagnosed that the hard drive has several physical defects that could well be the reason for this purpose the reader is better off being replaced. However, because of the mistakes, I am unable to create images of the player via Acronis or similar.

  Buying a new drive no problem, but the person never did no recovery media so it appears I have to buy a Toshiba recovery.

  There is no Windows key on the case anywhere either.

  If I had to buy a Toshiba Recovery, it would be important that I have no Windows key on the presumption that the recovery would be an already activated installation of Vista for laptop?

  Thank you

  > If I buy a Toshiba Recovery, it would be important to have no Windows key on the presumption that the recovery would be an already activated installation of Vista for laptop?
  In this situation best way to solve this is to swap HARD drive, restore disk original order of Toshiba and install Recovery designed for this model laptop image.
  Recovery image should not be enabled. After the installation, it will be activated automatically if you n t need product key of Microsoft for activation.

  Original recovery disk can be ordered on https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx

  By the way: Win7 32 bit works quite well on this laptop model then perhaps you should install has the version of Win7. Of course if you do this, you need legal product key.
  Anyway it has nothing to do with Microsoft sticker placed on Toshiba laptops. This key cannot be used for activation anyway.