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l Panel. Wait for the Control Panel to open. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution. 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the sett ing that you want. For optimal viewing, slide it to the resolution marked as recommended by your graphics card manufacturer. 4 C lick Apply and then Keep when prompted.1 Boot your computer and when the power starts, press the key that enters the BIOS util ity usually F1, Esc or Del, but you can also check the user's guide for instructions, confirm that your computer BIOS boot order architecture models is set for CD first, and note the identification information for your hard drive. 2 Exit the BIOS utility without saving anything and turn off the computer. 3 Attach the new hard drive and reboot your system. Windows XP will detect the new hardware and config PurplePixie ure it automatically. Note the new hard drive's properties so you can correctly identify it during the cloning operation. 4 Instal .
d hard drive. Depending on the type of hard drive, you may have to set jumper pins to correctly set the drive as the master, so check the hardware installation guide for instructions. 6 Power on the computer, immediately put the Windows XP Installation CD in to the CD drive, and press a key to boot from the CD. 7 Choose the option to set up Windows XP and press R when prompted to begi n the repair installation. The correct option to select is the one that repairs an existing installation that is, it does not del leptin diet ete your data or do any formatting of the disk drive. The repair installation re-detects all hardware devices and reinstalls syst em files. 8 Restart the computer, connect to the internet and reinstall any missing drivers, security updates or service packs.1 P PurplePixie ress the Windows key. Click Control Panel and click Security. Open the Security System option. 2 Click the Change the way S .
s PATA. Two laptops created by the same manufacturer often have different types of hard drives. Make sure you get information abou t the hard drive in your specific model of computer. The model is often indicated by a series of numbers near your laptop screen, listed after the name of the manufacturer. 2 Shut your computer down, unplug it and remove the laptop battery in preparation for r emoving your laptop hard drive. 3 Locate your hard drive compartment on the laptop case, usually indicated by a disk icon. The loc architecture models ation of the hard drive varies among laptops; your manufacturer's website or computer manual should have information about the loc ation of your hard drive and how to remove it from its compartment. 4 Unscrew the screws securing your laptop hard drive in its co PurplePixie mpartment. Gently unseat the hard drive and inspect the drive for a label indicating whether it is PATA or SATA. 5 If the body of .
