Will My System Recovery Disc Re-install Windows If I Replace My Hard Drive?
Posted by benny in FreeWare on June 28th, 2009 | 2 responses
I have a gateway desktop computer I’ve had for a few years.
My disk check that runs on boot up after it crashes, kept finding bad spots… and the thing finally crashed and died. I have found a new hard drive for a great deal and I want to buy it. I am not sure though, if my “system recovery disk” will re-install windows on a totally new hard drive. Will it, or do I need to buy windows again. I hope I don’t because I like my xp because I know it is compatible with all my software and games. Will a new hard drive solve the problem?
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2 Responses to “Will My System Recovery Disc Re-install Windows If I Replace My Hard Drive?”
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Yes it will. You do not need to buy Windows again. You will however, need to go to Microsoft after the reinstallation and, download all of the latest updates for your computer. You may also need to check your manufacturer’s web site for updated drivers.
Yes, it will reinstall XP as long as you have an actual disk. Some computers have the recovery “disk” partitioned on the hard disk. If that is the case, unless you make an actual disk, you would lose your recovery option by installing a new hard disk.