Assist in replicating an older machine onto a modern setup
Assist in replicating an older machine onto a modern setup
Hey guys, so i'm building a new computer for my dad, and i need to have the exact same OS and program versions on the new computer. I was thinking of cloning the old hard drive, but it would not work since the new computer has different hardware right? Is there a way to get the exact versions of the software and os he uses or just copy his hdd, i dont know..
You're right, the drivers need to match the hardware available now.
It's quite challenging. The system may not function properly with outdated hardware. A VM could be an option, though that falls outside my usual scope.
There's always chance of BSOD because of driver conflicts. I haven't even tried change drive between systems with XP, and wasn't part of any forum back when it was mainstream OS. So I don't have any practical, or other, experience on how OS would react.
Despite the POSready2009 update, XP won’t be supported any longer in four and a half months. While I appreciate XP, it’s not practical to install it on modern systems these days. I recommend performing a fresh installation of a current operating system and guiding your dad through using the latest software.
Edit: Hmm, I didn’t realize this subject was that outdated even though it still appears on page one. It seems this section is a bit slow to update.
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