ok the only reason i wanted to do this is the original HDD is currupt and wanted to copy files from the New HDD to the old. I can load and use windows in the new HDD But just dont see the other as a drive and they are both conected. Option# 2 i disconnected the New HDD an I found somone with XP CD i ran Recovery console and tried copy system file from command prompt, but wouldn't allow it. so I Ran FIXBOOT and I got Error message "cant find system drive" tried BOOTCFG and I think the message I Got was "The volume appears to contain one or more unrecoverable problems" I thought for sure with the recovery console I could get it fixed without reformat. I wanted to stay away from format because i have tons of pictures and music that i dont want to loose. I do have Search and Recover 4 That claims to dig deep after format but NOt sure if i want to try that yet.. it has been good with finding files on the other drive... Anyone Have more Sujestions?? experianced Help is much Needed.