Is recovery disk enough to install OS on a new HD?

[jason2074]

I installed the new HD, the first thing that showed up after the gateway logo F2 bios menu F10 Boot Menu screen was the PXE screen, Pre-boot Execution Environment. After it checked something it said it couldn't find the media and said to insert it into a boot drive followed by a prompt to press any key. When any key was pressed it started over again searching for whatever. I can't seem to get past this screen.

If you can't go to BIOS set-up to change default settings from PXE media failure, remove the CMOS battery for a minute to reconfigure then reinsert it. Double check all connections RAM, cable,connectors are firmly seated to avoid certain failure. Then complete the installation suggestion if everything goes well.

[Allan]

You have to boot to the recovery disk. That is not happening. Double-check the Boot order.

Just to clarify - you have to do this in the bios

[comp-illiterate]

Success!!!! (but for how long?) I'm still kinda weary though, I feel like the next computer problem is right around the corner.

I tried a second time right after the first with the disk in the drive and it worked. I wish manufacturers would be a little more specific. This HD makes a lot less noise. The previous one sounded as if it was going to take off.

Only two questions remain: What do I do with the old HD? Electronic recycling center?

And

What in the world am I going to do with 1000 Gigs? I don't think I could fill that from now until our next comp purchase.

Thanks for your help everyone.