Does Pirated Windows Install on New Hard Drives?

[TW <twilliams001@elp.rr.com>]

Hi,

	I was trying to install a copy of Windows XP that I downloaded in 
'06 onto my friend's mom's laptop computer, but it wouldn't take.  I bought her a 
new hard drive (Seagate, 80GB) so that she could have more space.  However, when I 
try to install the OS, I get an error message.  I can't remember it exactly, but it was 
something about an NT dll error within a subdirectory of the System folder.

	The OS copy that I have installs just fine on this computer, but it's on a 
hard drive from back in '06.  So, have hard drive manufacturers put something on their 
hard drives now that prevent pirated Windows installations?  Or, is it that I just have 
an outdated copy of Windows?  I wanted to know 1) so that I don't sound too much like a fool 
when I have to explain this and 2) for increasing my knowledge.  Thank you.

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	TW
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