It's an 8 gig 266Hz P2. I'm wondering being that it has 98SE on it if that will cause a problem. I guess I could remove it before I take it out of it's tower or maybe after it's installed into my most recent computer that runs XP. Any ideas? The newer computer is a about a 1.5 GHz if that matters. Is this adding the old drive a good idea? I posted earlier about copying the drive on to a flash drive only to find out that 98SE doesn't recognize the 2.0 flash drives (1.1).If your reason for doing the transfer is to just gain more HDD capacity you certainly aren't going to achieve much with an 8 gb HD. There are flash drives available with 64gb (and maybe more since i last checked) However if you do not have any data on the 8 gb that you want to SAVE your best results will be achieved by removing all the data on it which can be achieved by reformatting it--then install it in your other computer.Assuming an IDE HD don't forget to set the pins to "slave". truenorthThanks for the response, the main reason I want to transfer it being that I can't copy it is because it has some things I enjoy still on it. Please do not take offense if this information is too basic for what you want to do. However not knowing your level of expertise i am including it as it is a very clear explanation of what you want to do (with all the proper cautions as well). Nothing appears to have been forgotten in the instructions. Good luck,truenorth
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10149_102-0.html?threadID=125650I appreciate your response and article but after barely getting into the article i see something that disturbs me. The fact of not leaving the computer plugged in (while off) to absorb any static ELECTRICITY (to ground) is tabboo. After seeing that, the rest of the article may be suspect because of the lack of knowledge about leaving the computer plugged in. BTW, the rest of the article looks like a realistic procedure that would work.http://www.ehow.com/video_6030_install-second-hard.html Quote from: Computer_Commando on August 12, 2010, 01:36:05 PM

http://www.ehow.com/video_6030_install-second-hard.html

BTW, I always unplug both computers, but then again, I am an ESD expert and it's all 2nd nature to me.  ESD (Electro Static Discharge) has nothing to do with grounding.  It has everything to do with putting your body at the same Electrical Potential as the computer.  It's easier to say "grounding" because most can understand that.

Bubba, C-C's video is also good as it visualizes the steps indicated in my link. However i found it a bit simplistic and too fast for in inexperienced 2nd HDD installer. I did not read all of my link's discourse as i have performed this task many times. However since you expressed some concern re the "plugged" in issue. I don't see what caused you concern in that area. As C-C has stated i too also always unplug the computer when going into it's innards and the reference in C-C's video to "grounding" is also a necessary precaution (or a ground strap). It is certainly a procedure that is relatively easy with the precautions re static electricity (which can damage the computer) and as stated ensuring that power is disconnected as that can damage you. truenorth

I appreciate your response and article but after barely getting into the article i see something that disturbs me. The fact of not leaving the computer plugged in (while off) to absorb any static electricity (to ground) is tabboo. After seeing that, the rest of the article may be suspect because of the lack of knowledge about leaving the computer plugged in. BTW, the rest of the article looks like a realistic procedure that would work.