Booting Vista From Laptop Harddrive on a Desktop?

Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.

I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.

I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
installed.

How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
could. Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks,
Brandon


Commputer Hardware:
EVGA x58 Mobo
Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHZ
MSI Nvidia GTX275 896MB
Rosewill 1000W PSU
WD 640GB HD
Toshiba 170GB 2.5" HD
6GB DDR3 1600 Ram


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bm2xv

 

bm2xv <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote:
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>
>Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
>bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.
>
>I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
>32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
>started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.
>
>I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
>problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
>from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
>memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
>installed.
>
>How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
>this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
>could. Any tips or suggestions? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

You have to buy another copy. Even IF you get this one working (and
that's a long shot) one or the other will turn up as invalid when it
gets activated - which will be required.

 

Here's what bm2xv wrote on 9/12/09:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
> bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
> 32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
> started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
> problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
> from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
> memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
> installed.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
> this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
> could. Any tips or suggestions? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Thanks,
> Brandon<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Commputer Hardware:
> EVGA x58 Mobo
> Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHZ
> MSI Nvidia GTX275 896MB
> Rosewill 1000W PSU
> WD 640GB HD
> Toshiba 170GB 2.5" HD
> 6GB DDR3 1600 Ram<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

The only solution I am aware of is to reinstall Vista from a newly
purchased DVD. If your system was preinstalled on the laptop, there are
probably no drivers for Windows to use for many components of the new
box on the hard drive, and what you are doing probably violates
Microsoft's license.

Hang around the NG and see what some others have to say on these
issues, since I am not an expert.

--
Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com

 

bm2xv wrote:
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>
>
> Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
> bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.
>
> I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
> 32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
> started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.
>
> I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
> problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
> from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
> memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
> installed.
>
> How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
> this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
> could. Any tips or suggestions?
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

You could try device manager to force new hardware detection.
But really, you need to re-install the OS.
That's pretty much why OEM installs of the OS are useless.
A retail copy can be installed anywhere.

I would imagine you are violating the EULA ... as by any stretch of the
imagination, that is a new PC.

You could also try Linux...I recommend Fedora.

 

John Galt <galtj@invalid.invalid> wrote:
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>bm2xv <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>
>>Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
>>bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.
>>
>>I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
>>32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
>>started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.
>>
>>I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
>>problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
>>from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
>>memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
>>installed.
>>
>>How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
>>this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
>>could. Any tips or suggestions? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>You have to buy another copy. Even IF you get this one working (and
>that's a long shot) one or the other will turn up as invalid when it
>gets activated - which will be required.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

I didn't notice "broken laptop".

IF you can get the system working, you'll be fine... but it's highly
doubtful that you will be able to do so.

 

I asked MS a similar question and was told specifically that a retail
(purchased) copy of the OS could be used on the new computer if the old one
was being taken out of service, but that an OEM (pre-loaded) version of the
OS could not -- in other words, would violate the license.

"Gene E. Bloch" <letters@someplace.invalid> wrote in message
news:uIAyATANKHA.3284@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Here's what bm2xv wrote on 9/12/09:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
>> bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
>> 32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
>> started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
>> problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
>> from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
>> memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
>> installed.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
>> this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
>> could. Any tips or suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Thanks,
>> Brandon<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Commputer Hardware:
>> EVGA x58 Mobo
>> Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHZ
>> MSI Nvidia GTX275 896MB
>> Rosewill 1000W PSU
>> WD 640GB HD
>> Toshiba 170GB 2.5" HD
>> 6GB DDR3 1600 Ram<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> The only solution I am aware of is to reinstall Vista from a newly
> purchased DVD. If your system was preinstalled on the laptop, there are
> probably no drivers for Windows to use for many components of the new box
> on the hard drive, and what you are doing probably violates Microsoft's
> license.
>
> Hang around the NG and see what some others have to say on these issues,
> since I am not an expert.
>
> --
> Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Well, are you a techy type? If so get a Microsoft Technet subscription and
you will never worry about another OS again [ or copy of Office or SQL
Server or ... ] - plus you get a neat magazine every month.

Remember, Technet subscriptions mean that the Microsoft operating systems
you download are licensed to you for your techy purposes and not tied to the
machine. You aren't supposed to act as a software supply depot for the whole
family or company, neither. You may not, say, use your subscription to
provide your company with its software e.g. you can't download SQL Server
then run the company's main database from it. The licenses are for *you*
alone.

But a Technet subscription is an excellent option for someone "into"
Windows, and computing etc. etc. On top of it all you get stuff early. For
instance, Technet subscribers can download the .ISO for Windows 7 - the RTM
bits - burn them to disc and take the thing for a drive.

So, I do not know how "into" computers you are, but you are building and
testing your own computers so you might consider it. A Technet subscription
is $300plus for a year, but the licenses are perpetual.

You might also hear of an MSDN subscription. They are similar, only include
developer tools as well, such as Visual Studio. Instead of the Technet
magazine, you get the MSDN magazine. AFAIK they also send you DVDs with
MSDN, whereas the regular Technet subscription is download only. Both offer
enhanced support, including answers to your questions on these newsgroups
direct from Microsoft. MSDN subscriptions are pricier: $700 - $5000.

Saucy



"bm2xv" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
news:0d46118682a02e4f9ab7c8c5de70e952@nntp-gateway.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
> bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.
>
> I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
> 32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
> started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.
>
> I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
> problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
> from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
> memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
> installed.
>
> How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
> this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
> could. Any tips or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Brandon
>
>
> Commputer Hardware:
> EVGA x58 Mobo
> Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHZ
> MSI Nvidia GTX275 896MB
> Rosewill 1000W PSU
> WD 640GB HD
> Toshiba 170GB 2.5" HD
> 6GB DDR3 1600 Ram
>
>
> --
> bm2xv <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On 9/13/09, the entity rak wrote this:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I asked MS a similar question and was told specifically that a retail
> (purchased) copy of the OS could be used on the new computer if the old one
> was being taken out of service, but that an OEM (pre-loaded) version of the
> OS could not -- in other words, would violate the license.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

As I said...
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Gene E. Bloch" <letters@someplace.invalid> wrote in message
> news:uIAyATANKHA.3284@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Here's what bm2xv wrote on 9/12/09:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Ok, so I am building a PC for the first time and the assembly wasn't too
>>> bad. Every component is powering up and seems to be operating fine.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> I also installed my 2.5" Hard drive from my broken laptop that runs
>>> 32bit Vista Home Premium. So after the motherboard posts when i first
>>> started up, vista boots but is extremely sluggish.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> I am a real novice when it comes to this sort of stuff, but i think the
>>> problem is that the harddrive hasnt detected the new components. Aside
>>> from the processor it still shows old hardware from the laptop like
>>> memory and video card and doesnt even register the second hard drive
>>> installed.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> How can i get vista to recognize all the new hardware? The reason i did
>>> this is because i wanted to get around buying another copy of vista if i
>>> could. Any tips or suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Thanks,
>>> Brandon<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Commputer Hardware:
>>> EVGA x58 Mobo
>>> Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHZ
>>> MSI Nvidia GTX275 896MB
>>> Rosewill 1000W PSU
>>> WD 640GB HD
>>> Toshiba 170GB 2.5" HD
>>> 6GB DDR3 1600 Ram<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> The only solution I am aware of is to reinstall Vista from a newly
>> purchased DVD. If your system was preinstalled on the laptop, there are
>> probably no drivers for Windows to use for many components of the new box
>> on the hard drive, and what you are doing probably violates Microsoft's
>> license.
>>
>> Hang around the NG and see what some others have to say on these issues,
>> since I am not an expert.
>>
>> -- Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com
>>
>> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

--
Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com