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    creating a new HD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by scotty_dsnt_knw, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. scotty_dsnt_knw

    scotty_dsnt_knw Notebook Enthusiast

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    so I bought a new hard drive. i new to figure out how to transfer the information onto the new drive. i have an external hard drive. i was thinking just copy paste the information, but will i still have to reinstall windows? or is there a way to boot it up on the new drive and just copy the info? what do i need to do?

    thanks for your help
     
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  2. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you will need to install Windows on your new hard drive. Also, there really isn't a solid way to transfer applications from hard drive to hard drive yet, so you'll need to install those too. You files are easily transferable.

    - Matt
     
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    kcksteve Newbie

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    buy a 2.5in hdd to usb2.0 adapter check it on ebay there rele cheap
     
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can’t simply copy programs and Windows on to a new hard disk. However, you can make a disk image of the old Windows partition (including the MBR) using a tool like Norton Ghost or Acronis, then extract that on to the new HDD. This way you can transfer Windows and programs without reinstalling, but it can be a lot messier. Therefore I also recommend a new installation.
     
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    Anon00 Notebook Consultant

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    If your system is up and running and isn't bloated and bogged down with crap software then no, transferring via Drive Cloning or Drive Re-imaging is the fastest and best way.

    Of course settings and files can be transferred manually via a number of was but geez, HD Cloning is so simple and fast its definitely worth the price of quality software.

    PS I used Acronis to transfer off my stock Fujitsu 120gig 5400 rpm drive to a Hitachi 200gig 7200 rpm drive. Easy pesy.
     
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