OS on old HDD

[BlackHat2000]

Is it possible to use a HDD from my old desktop which has windows 7 loaded on it to boot my new pc? or should i just start from scratch completely?

[SkilledRebuilds]

Is it possible to use a HDD from my old desktop which has windows 7 loaded on it to boot my new pc? or should i just start from scratch completely?

Test the drive first in another PC and check its Health and its speeds...

 

 

Determine if its in good condition and provides a decent speed relative to normal HDD's...if not....Start from scratch.

[Josephdalepi]

would be best to start from scratch or clone, but as long as you have cables you can boot with the proper bios settings

[GodSpoon]

Generally that doesnt work, although occasionally if you install the motherboard chipset drivers before swapping its possible 

 

But that often brings up issues and problems, so I suggest a clean install

[BlackHat2000]

Ok, thanks guys