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OK, that might be a problem then, as the computer is so old I don't think we even have the boot CD from the original package! I might try it just to see how far I can get. Thanks again for the help.

Thanks Tharic-Nar. I did look at and actually downloaded VirtualBox, but could not use as I do not have a licensed version of XP. I only have the OEM system discs that came with the of the shelf PC! I have never upgraded a PC before I just let it wear out and then decided to just replace it. So...

Wow, GREAT reply with detail that I can understand. You make it seem that I can do what I envisioned. I will do more reasearch on my new and old equipment and proceed from there. Thanks again.

TheCrimsonStar; Thanks for the reply info. I have already looked at an external encloxure that will allow USB hook-up. A StarTech IDE/SATA to eSATA/USB enclosure. I am not sure of a connection on the motherboard for the old HDD. I will also verify the type of HDD the old unit is. I have seen...

Had a 7 year old Emachines tower running XP home. It quit! The shop said motherboard burnt. So I took the HDD out of it and scrapped the rest. Bought a new Lenovo running Win 7 home 64bit. Here is my issue: I run a very old billing program for the business. The software company has no...