i have the original game in the console and i am playing it. is it possible to copy it to my harddrive. i have the new dashboard already with the november update

Good question...

Try going to the dashboard with the disc in the system and go to my xbox, and scroll to the game.
Press 'Y' and see if it gives you the option to install an Xbox Original disc.

I don't think it will as every game has had an update after nxe I believe just to take advantage of this feature.