New Hard Drive in my T43. Now how do I reinstall Windows XP?

Since I will be installing a new hard drive I cannot use the recovery that is on the computer. Can I make a OS disc from the original hard drive before I remove it? What can I do besides buy a whole new copy of Windows XP Pro?
Please help.
Thank You

> Can I make a OS disc from the original hard drive before I remove it?
You should be able to create a set of CDs using the TV Rescue and Recovery utility.
> What can I do besides buy a whole new copy of Windows XP Pro?
Better still, use something like Acronis TrueImage to copy all of your data, including OS, from the old HD to the new. Some HD makers, e.g. Seagate's DiscWizard, offer a free utility that does this. It's available on their website. You'll also need an external USB enclosure or similar interface that allows you to have both HDs connected to your T43. There are lots of threads on this forum that provide step-by-step instructions for doing this.
Cheers... Dorian Hausman
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