Can I install Windows in another's computer HDD from my PC?

[Vhyco_]

Hello!

My dad's PC is faulty and we need to reinstall Windows in it. The problem is that his computer uses to freeze/shut down unexpectedly quite often, so I was planning to take his HDD, plug it into my PC and reinstall Windows from it 

 

My question is: Will this work? Will the HDD be recognized correctly in my dad's PC after I plug it back? Will windows work fine?

 

Thanks!

[Electronics Wizardy]

You can do that, but not just install windows on his pc?

 

If your system can't stay running during a windows install, you have bigger problems, check memory and hardware.

[Vhyco_]

50 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

You can do that, but not just install windows on his pc?

 

If your system can't stay running during a windows install, you have bigger problems, check memory and hardware.

I know, we are working on figuring out what's wrong. But in the meantime he needs to use the PC to work as it is.. Thanks for the answer!