[garcia0]

Worse case scenario… Hard drive failed and need to install a new hard drive. Need assistance on how to: some questions that come to mind.

1) Will I have to contact Microsoft to re-activate Win XP? I think I do but can’t find any phone numbers on their web page.
2) Use NTFS file system?
3) Purchased a western digital HD. Should I use Western digital boot floppy to format drive or use win xp? Does it matter?
4) Does anyone have a instructions or webpage with instructions on recovering from hard drive failure.

I have an external USB drive and backed up most 90% of what I need. Didn’t have outlook pst file backed up and other nuances like that.

Any help is much appreciated.