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Forget about Windows 8. You're lucky enough for XP to work.
Test the HDD and retrieve any important data with this caddy in conjunction with this video.
If the HDD is still working, you can carry out a repair or a clean install with the DELL Windows XP recovery disc, after reinstalling a/the HDD in to the machine.
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Why delete the post OP, could be useful for anyone else who also has the same problem.0
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