>Would this work even though the HD is changing? Let me get
>this straight. Dual-boot, but don't activate. Test up to 30
>days. When everything is working install to the new HD?

Yes. You will still have to put up with the nagging pop-ups untill you activate.

>I use Ghost 2001. Works great. Just hope it will work with
>XP. I don't plan on using NTFS for home use. My wife doesn't
>use the computer all that much (she's computer literate
>enough to know not to just delete anything), and I don't
>have an always-on Internet connection.

I know Ghost 2001 will work within W98, but not sure about standalone within XP. I would upgrade to 2002 if you can. According to the following, 2001 is not compatible:

http://service2.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ghost.nsf/docid/2001052308534125

>Welcome to the show HowardL!

And yes, welcome to HowardL!