Can I hook up my ancient computer to my new one?

[Diaphone Jim]

Your old computer never forgot anything, it just forgot where it put it.

[Mountain Mule]

Originally Posted by Flint

What happens when you try to boot it up?

Nothing? Error message?

Does it have power? (Do the lights and fans come on?)

Yes, it has power, but it has no idea how to effectively use it (sort of like Trump).

Originally Posted by tw

Yes, for free.

Good to know that I won't be on some forlorn journey through the maze of the Internet, trying to find something that isn't there. That sort of holy grail quest was old even in the time of King Author.

Originally Posted by Diaphone Jim

Your old computer never forgot anything, it just forgot where it put it.

I think the damn thing knows perfectly well where my old pix and files are - it's just not telling.


*Meanwhile...*

I got busy giving my study/living room a bit of a make-over which I will finish up today. I will begin the task of liberating my old pictures and other files tomorrow. The 4th of July seems like an auspicious time to begin the project for reals.

Thanks to everyone for your input!

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by Mountain Mule

The 4th of July seems like an auspicious time to begin the project for reals.

Yes, when things go boom, and up in smoke...

[xoxoxoBruce]

I found out the expensive way you can use any XP disc anyone has laying around, it's not keyed to a particular installation.

Read this.