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How to transfer Windows XP to another partition of a new PC?
There is an old Windows XP PC and a lot of non-standard software (1 partition), HDD-320GB (WD), ATX
New PC two partitions on the 1st Wondows 10/, 2nd empty. HDD-1TB(seagate), mATX
The PC user has not decided which OS he wants to work with. But preferably windows XP and the programs are all installed and configured.
How to transfer or clone Windows XP to the second partition of a new PC without loss of data and performance? At the same time, do not affect windows 10 on the 1st partition of this PC and install drivers on Windows XP for new components. As a result, get .:
1. Starting windows XP on a new PC from the second partition without problems and the software is working.
2. If necessary, change the startup parameters of the OS on windows 10 and its performance
Installing an HDD from an old PC to a new one is impossible, because most likely the power supply (240W) will not pull and there is no second section for the 2nd HDD in the case and there is not yet one power supply for the HDD, despite the fact that there are 2 more pcs SATA-2. I know that the windows XP bootloader can overwrite the windows 10 bootloader.
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Have you considered such an option?
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/abeshkov/2009/...
Installed OS virtualization?
Transfer the disk by copying, there are a bunch of utilities from paid (acronis) to free (like clonezilla) for backup, which allow you to clone the disk correctly (if the hardware is different, you may need to install drivers for the controller in advance and remove the old one, including the standard one from Microsoft, otherwise get a blue screen on startup). Then insert both disks and install GRUB, it will find and write both operating systems in the start menu. Put GRUB on the winxp partition (or on a third drive or even a flash drive, I witnessed a strange configuration where the bootloader was installed on a CD), it is easier on it, win10 can do something weird with the next update and remove it, fixing your startup partition.
BUT! Winxp virtualization is the most preferred option, especially for the future. Almost all applications for creating virtual machines have a transfer wizard installed inside the virtual machine.
The bonus is an easy transfer between the hardware (literally copy 1 file) for the future, because the composition of the virtual hardware will not change noticeably, even with a radical upgrade of the hardware (even when changing the architecture, it will at least work, but it may be slower if, for example, you run x86 on arm).
The disadvantage is a slight slowdown in the work of applications (stronger - if calculations are needed, a little less - work with a disk) and the almost complete lack of access to a 3D video card. Some virtual machines emulate 3D acceleration, but support is weak, usually works for CAD software, but modern games and, of course, GPU computing are poorly supported. With the support of hardware and some luck with the video card, it is possible to transfer access to devices, a video card or something exotic, tricky controllers or even non-standard license keys, by transferring pci / pci-e / usb directly into the virtual machine, i.e. games and unusual applications will go.
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