"ms_johnson" <ms_johnson.3d20op@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> I have the following:
>
> 1. A PC running XP
> 2. A laptop (not working) running Vista
>
> I want to remove the harddrive from the laptop, put it in an External
> Hard Drive Enclosure and connect it to the PC.
>
> My question is, will these two be compatible considering the different
> OS?
>
> Thanks!
> Shane

Yes. The file system is basically the same, and you will be able to read
the Vista drive from the XP system. You might have to Take Ownership of
some files or folders.

HTH
-pk