Orig. XP Pro & other concerns

obieone
obieone Posts: 5,077
edited March 2008 in Video Games
I'm getting ready to build an HTPC, and want to use an old copy of XP Pro from an old custom built pc from 5 years ago.
My question: Will an non-updated version 'see' the hardware long enough to for me to load the drivers, get SP2, etc?
Attached is the shopping list of components off Neweeg. The BRD/ HD dvdp combo drive probably won't be staying.:(
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2008
    Without a doubt it will work and get your computer online. Install all your hardware drivers first, then do the SP2 upgrade.

    I guess it doesn't really matter, but I like having all the drivers installed first.
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited March 2008
    I don't remember exactly what it was, but the last machine I built (about 2 years ago) required SP2 in order to install correctly. It was possibly the Raid, or maybe something with the video card, I just don't remember. But I had to slipstream a SP2 CD in order to install XP.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2008
    Thanks BL! Yeah, I plan on loading the OS 1st, then the drivers, then updates. I was just concerned that the older software wouldn't read the hardware.
    I'll probably be humping your ear for tech support when I go to light off:D

    Now get back to studying so you can get your pigskin...er, sheepskin,...whatever it's called
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited March 2008
    Dang, that seems a bit like overkill for a HTPC! Should be sweet, though.

    Have fun with it!
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited March 2008
    Obieone....

    The original version of XP will not recognize large hard-drives. I think it is limited to 250G or so for the C:\. There are some very confusing work-around's for this issue... but, a modern hard-drive will format... but, it won't format to its full capability. So, you'll have to partition the hard-drive and that may or may not be ok for you. Personally, I dislike partitioned hard-drives but, I've learned to live with the compromise.

    One thing that you can do is pay Microsoft for a replacement XP Cd (claiming yours was damaged) and it will come with SP2 already imbedded. That's a reasonable fix as well but, I think it will set you back $35 or so.

    Good luck with the new puter project.
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2008
    You should break up the hard drive anyways partition wise it makes backups easier and safer in the wake a of a breakdown.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2008
    With my limited experience, I don't lke partitions, because when I want to reformat, I only can reformat from that partition on. I want to be able to 'wipe' the HDD when reformatting. I'm sure I'm not explaining it correctly, but that's the experience I had when I wanted to format my last custom pc.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited March 2008
    Create your own XP CD with SP2 by slipstreaming it.

    http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited March 2008
    Is it 64bit? If not you have no reason for 4GB RAM, 32 bit can only see 4GB TOTAL - this includes video memory etc.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    ledhed wrote: »
    Is it 64bit? If not you have no reason for 4GB RAM, 32 bit can only see 4GB TOTAL - this includes video memory etc.
    Just to clarify, XP 32 can only see 3 gigs of memory on the mobo.
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited March 2008
    Face wrote: »
    Just to clarify, XP 32 can only see 3 gigs of memory on the mobo.

    I thought there was a patch? Maybe that's just Vista...
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