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Do I need an OP installed on a secondary drive to save files?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by xringx, 2007/11/08.

  1. 2007/11/08
    xringx

    xringx Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have several questions.

    1. I have a small secondary drive that I would like to use as a place to store files, pictures etc. Does it need an operating system installed?

    2. Before I convert the secondary drive to save the important stuff, I have a copy of XP PRO 64bit that I would like to install to see how it goes (install drivers, check conflicts etc) as I might move to XP Pro 64bit.

    How do I do that? Stick in the cd, run it and specify the drive?

    I currently have the disk as a slave an in the process of formating it.

    Thanks
     
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  2. 2007/11/08
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    As long as you have a 64bit cpu/mobo - selecting the new drive will do the trick.
     
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  4. 2007/11/08
    Johanna

    Johanna Inactive Alumni

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    clarification

    You don't need an OS on another drive (hard drive or flash drive) to store files.
    Johanna
     
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