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    disk cloning software?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LT21, Dec 24, 2008.

  1. LT21

    LT21 Notebook Consultant

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    i just got a new hd and enclosure and i want to clone my 80gb hd in my laptop to my 500gb hd in my enclosure. whats the best and easiest software to do this?
     
    LT21, Dec 24, 2008
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  2. Cheffy

    Cheffy Notebook Evangelist

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    xxclone is a great free software. Otherwise Acronis and Norton Ghost are good.
     
    Cheffy, Dec 24, 2008
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    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    acronis true image :)
     
    ronnieb, Dec 24, 2008
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  4. Arkainium

    Arkainium Notebook Enthusiast

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    I haven't tried it myself, but Clonezilla is free, and it supports all the major filesystems including NTFS. I'd give it a try before spending any money on Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image.
     
    Arkainium, Dec 25, 2008
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The trial of Acronis True Image is fully-functional but time limited. There is a quick guide to cloning here.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 25, 2008
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    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    In the sticky there is some link to some software
     
    Tippey764, Dec 27, 2008
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