I am having a "bootup" problem with my computer. Others, from the General Message Forum, have been trying to help but so far nothing has.

What I am asking here is for your opinions on the following:

1. can I purchase or use an existing hard drive I have, along with a new OS and have that installed onto my current laptop? (Given that the bootup problem is a HD issue and not somewhere within the guts of my computer).

2. should I purchase the second hand commputer I have my eyes on? (Specs below)

3. or, if I can swing it, purchase a new computer.

I am hoping that number 1 is do able and depending on the cost it would be that or number two.

This is the second hand computer I am considering.

Toshiba Tecra A6 Centrino Duo 1.6 Ghz
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Technical Characteristics:•Processor:Intel Centrino Duo T2300 1.6 Ghz
•Chipset:Intel i945PM
•RAM:1 Gb DDR2
•Maximum RAM:4 Gb
•Memory slots:2
•Internal hard disk drive:80 Gb
•Hard disk drive speed:5400 RPM
•Optical disk drive:CD/DVD Writer
•Video:ATI Mobility Radeon X1400
•Video memory:256 Mb
•Display size:14.1'' ( 1280 X 800 )
•Wireless Technologies:Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
•Network interface:Intel PRO/1000 PL
•Audio:Realtek ALC861
•Modem 56k:Toshiba Modem
•USB ports:4
•Firewire:1 X Mini FireWire
•Card-reader:SD/XD/MS
•Expansion slots:1 X PCMCIA
•External I/O ports:Svideo, VGA, Mic in, Audio Out
•Power Features:6 cells battery
•Weight:4.98 lbs
•Dimensions (w x d x h):13.5x9.5x1.17/1.5
•Operating system installed:Windows XP Professional

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