Since you have new HDD then you will need to manually reinstall the OS. This forum post has more information. And this support page will help. If you are reinstalling XP then you will have to source a copy on Ebay. You could also purchase a drive enclosure and using a program such as Macrium Reflect Free available here, make an image of the old drive and restore the image to the new drive. This YouTube video explains the procedure.
Hi I need help getting the restore disk for my mom's old dell inspiron e1505. I took the old 60gb hard drive out of the laptop because it had my old mom's data then I put a 400gb hard drive in it and its blank if any one can help me thank you.
I need help getting the restore disk for my dell inspiron e1505