Old Hard Drive

[clwebb82]

I removed a old hard drive (40G) from one of my old computers and would like to know if there is a way I could make it an external hard drive with the USB 2.0.  There are some files on the hard drive that I would like to retrieve and then use it as an external storage device.  I am currently running Windows XP on both my laptop and desk top and would use the new/old hard drive between the two computers.  I have read on some of the posts where they sell enclosures to put an internal hard drive.  Any and all help would be appreciated.

[soybean]

I have read on some of the posts where they sell enclosures to put an internal hard drive.

Yep, they sure do.  You would need one for a 3.5 inch hard drive, with an IDE Interface.  Here's what newegg.com has: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?bop=And&Submit=SubCatDeals&N=2010000092

[clwebb82]

soybean, thanks for the link and the information.  This is exactly what I was looking for.  This is by far the best forum.  Thanks again.