Upgrading from 2373AFU to 2373KTU with same hard disk?

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GlobetrotterDoug · #1 Post by **GlobetrotterDoug** » Fri May 20, 2005 8:36 pm

I just bought a new T42/p 2373KTU and am upgrading from a T41 2373AFU. No, it's not a big change but I needed a new laptop for my family but I want the new one! Rather thsn laboriously build the laptop with all my software and customized settings, I just popped the hard disk from my T41 into my T42/p, let the drivers update as needed, rebooted a couple fo times and it seems to work fine. Question: am I seriously comprimising long term stability by this shortcut approach? Thanks.

Doug

wingman · #2 Post by **wingman** » Fri May 20, 2005 9:09 pm

If the hardware is not too different, it may be ok. I always like new computers cause you can try to "build" the OS as much as you can for the hardware.

I always prefer a clean install to any kind of update, revive efforts.

#3 Post by **aamsel** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:12 am

XP is way more forgiving than Windows 98 was for this type of hard drive swap-in.
Chances are you will be fine.
One way to check is:
Reboot the PC into Safe Mode, go to Device Manager, and see if all of the components are properly identified, with no question marks, etc.

Andrew
Austin, TX

WilsonF · #4 Post by **WilsonF** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:48 pm

Check out this instructions for moving an XP install to a new MoBo.

I have tried this with no problems other than activation-related ones for MS and Adobe software.

WilsonF · #5 Post by **WilsonF** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:49 pm

http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/ubb ... 1400925745

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Upgrading from 2373AFU to 2373KTU with same hard disk?

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