Use the HD utility software that came with the HD to copy the image of your old HD to the new one. If it didn't come with the utiliity, download it from the HD maker's website.
What is the manufacturer and model number of the HD?
I bought a new hard drive and I want it as a primary drive. I want to transfer the files, start-up settings, ect without reinstalling programs. I am keeping the same pc, just changing drives. I am running win xp.

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