i have bought a new internal harddrive since my current one seems to be on the verge of failing. but how do i transfer the files from my current internal harddrive to the new one that i bought. what i mean, how do i transfer EVERYTHING, including the operating system, and all of my current files to the new harddrive.
i am not sure if this is the right forum to ask this but thanks for any help.
Hi 00Wu
You can't 'copy' files from one HDD onto another one. The OS is the reason why. Won't work after all. You need a program or tools which duplicates the current drive onto a new HDD source. Would duplicate a drive in DOS mode only cause my experiences with programs creating a duplicate when Windows works hadn't been the best.
If you need more details, you know where we are
Greetz
B. Udo
You can't 'copy' files from one HDD onto another one. The OS is the reason why. Won't work after all. You need a program or tools which duplicates the current drive onto a new HDD source. Would duplicate a drive in DOS mode only cause my experiences with programs creating a duplicate when Windows works hadn't been the best.
If you need more details, you know where we are
Greetz
B. Udo
A PS 00Wu
I would recommend to create a backup of your important files (except the OS) first. Gives you a bit more safer feeling when going on the mentioned "duplicating experiments" ;)
BU
I would recommend to create a backup of your important files (except the OS) first. Gives you a bit more safer feeling when going on the mentioned "duplicating experiments" ;)
BU
TheSentinel is correct you can't just "copy" your hdd drive this doesn't work.
What you need to do is clone your drive this can be done free with the following software.
Easeus Disk Copy
http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/
Driveimage XML
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
If you have either a Seagate / Maxtor hdd you can use the following which is basically Acronis True Image V10.
Data Migration:
If you are upgrading and want to migrate your data from the old drive to the new drive we provide DiscWizard as an option.
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/i...ion_assistance/
What you need to do is clone your drive this can be done free with the following software.
Easeus Disk Copy
http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/
Driveimage XML
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
If you have either a Seagate / Maxtor hdd you can use the following which is basically Acronis True Image V10.
Data Migration:
If you are upgrading and want to migrate your data from the old drive to the new drive we provide DiscWizard as an option.
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/i...ion_assistance/
Hi there
Like our mate stidyup mentioned, there are few more tools which should get named too.
HDClone 3.6
http://www.miray.de/products/sat.hdclone.html
Casper
http://www.fssdev.com/products/casper/
Norton Ghost
http://www.symantec.com/business/products/...&pvid=865_1
HDD Cloning
http://www.handybackup.net/backup_terms/hdd-cloning.shtml
Greetz
BU
Like our mate stidyup mentioned, there are few more tools which should get named too.
HDClone 3.6
http://www.miray.de/products/sat.hdclone.html
Casper
http://www.fssdev.com/products/casper/
Norton Ghost
http://www.symantec.com/business/products/...&pvid=865_1
HDD Cloning
http://www.handybackup.net/backup_terms/hdd-cloning.shtml
Greetz
BU
thank you both very much for helping but i have a couple of questions. when i use one of the cloning programs, how exactly do i transfer (lack of a better word) the clone to the other harddrive? and what about connecting the 2 harddrives? would i have to directly connect the harddrives or just have the 2nd harddrive connected to my computer?
Hi 00Wu
it depends on which program you did choose. All programs come along with very detailed manula s and "How-2-do" information. When you're starting with cloning drives make sure which drive(s) should get cloned. Another important thought: Clone older drives on new but larger ones. Look prices for HDDs had become really inexpensive, so why not choosing a larger drive instead one same size.
I guess your HDDs are using the IDE connection, right? Well when I've to clone drives I mount them via USB using special adapters. Makes it easier cause you can clone all internal drivers without opening the chassis fo your computer (an example: http://www.digitus.info/en/products/access...209&p=3534)
How many drives are mounted in your computer? One, two? Please let us know ;)
Have a great day
BU
it depends on which program you did choose. All programs come along with very detailed manula s and "How-2-do" information. When you're starting with cloning drives make sure which drive(s) should get cloned. Another important thought: Clone older drives on new but larger ones. Look prices for HDDs had become really inexpensive, so why not choosing a larger drive instead one same size.
I guess your HDDs are using the IDE connection, right? Well when I've to clone drives I mount them via USB using special adapters. Makes it easier cause you can clone all internal drivers without opening the chassis fo your computer (an example: http://www.digitus.info/en/products/access...209&p=3534)
How many drives are mounted in your computer? One, two? Please let us know ;)
Have a great day
BU
alright well i downloaded the Miray Software HD Clone 3.6 and i am cloning from a 160 GB harddrive to a 250 GB one. I don't believe I have the special USB adapters that you mentioned. I currently have one harddrive in my computer right now, I have the other new 250 GB one waiting to be placed in. Should I connect the 250 GB one to my computer then run the clone program (Miray Software thing) to clone my current 160 GB harddrive to the new one?
The drive will need installing in your current system to copy the data across.
NOTE
Ensure you copy the correct DRIVE. You run the risk of wiping all your data.
NOTE
Ensure you copy the correct DRIVE. You run the risk of wiping all your data.
ok well i have finally cloned my harddrive and finished all that stuff. sorry i responded so late but something weird happened. well right, the new harddrive (250GB) is plugged in and working and my 160 GB one is sitting out and not plugged in at all however, whenever i go to "My Computer" and i click on the local C drive, it still shows that the total size is 153 GB which is what my old harddrive had. is this something that the HD Clone 3.6 program did?
Heya 00Wu
Great you made it. So the 250 GB drive is the mentioned drive C: showing up with ~150GB, right.. means ~ 90GB are not used. Sure it's caused by HD Clone. The free version of that program clones an existing drive 1:1 and that means ~150GB on data if not more are used.
I'm not absolutely sure if there's a same option in XP like in Vista to enhance a drive to it's maximum capacity, but I'll check that for ya, kay? Otherwise I'll or stidyup find a tool for you....
Greetz
B. Udo
Great you made it. So the 250 GB drive is the mentioned drive C: showing up with ~150GB, right.. means ~ 90GB are not used. Sure it's caused by HD Clone. The free version of that program clones an existing drive 1:1 and that means ~150GB on data if not more are used.
I'm not absolutely sure if there's a same option in XP like in Vista to enhance a drive to it's maximum capacity, but I'll check that for ya, kay? Otherwise I'll or stidyup find a tool for you....
Greetz
B. Udo
hey TheSentinel! thank you for helping me with this problem. but yes when i look at my C: drive it shows exactly what my old harddrive used to show (thus due to the clone) and I was wondering where the rest of my space went.
Maybe the rest of the space is not formatted or you will have to resize that partition. Try following this guide here, on how to expand your current partition. Please let us know how it goes.
That guide is for Windows Vista and I have Windows XP. There is a different method if I'm using XP instead of Vista?
http://www.partition-tool.com/
This is free and quite easy to use to format/resize your partitions or hard drive.
It does contain banner ads for there other products at the top of the program, so if you don't want that you might want to consider Paragon Partition Manager.
Paragon Partition Manager 8.5 SE
This is also free but a much larger download and installation plus it requires online registration.
QUOTE
Manage your partitions with ease and confidence! EASEUS Partition Manager is a comprehensive hard disk partition management tool with friendly user-interface. It provides all types of basic and advanced functions: Resize and Move partitions, Create, Delete and Format partitions, Hide and Unhide partitions and much more. What's more, it works perfectly with hardware RAID. Your data is completely protected during all operations.
EASEUS Partition Manager Personal Edition - FREE FOR HOME USERS ONLY. Be free to contact sales@easeus.com for other use. EASEUS Partition Manager Server Edition and Unlimited Edition are the best solutions for SERVER users and ENTERPRISE users.
There are three editions in the new version - Personal, Server and Unlimited. The following is the differences or limitations among these three editions.
EASEUS Partition Manager Personal Edition - FREE FOR HOME USERS ONLY. Be free to contact sales@easeus.com for other use. EASEUS Partition Manager Server Edition and Unlimited Edition are the best solutions for SERVER users and ENTERPRISE users.
There are three editions in the new version - Personal, Server and Unlimited. The following is the differences or limitations among these three editions.
This is free and quite easy to use to format/resize your partitions or hard drive.
It does contain banner ads for there other products at the top of the program, so if you don't want that you might want to consider Paragon Partition Manager.
Paragon Partition Manager 8.5 SE
This is also free but a much larger download and installation plus it requires online registration.
QUOTE
That guide is for Windows Vista and I have Windows XP. There is a different method if I'm using XP instead of Vista?
I apologize there, my mistake. The tools Stidyup posted about, should be able to do what you need.
Alright well I believe everything has been worked out. My C: drive now shows that there are 250 GB of total space. I wish I could personally thank all of you guys for helping me out in this problem but I guess doing it online will have to do for now. So thank you all for helping me out! 
@00Wu
you're welcome ;) Glad we could help ya.
Regards
B. Udo
PS: 00Wu, I'm really proud of my team
you're welcome ;) Glad we could help ya.
Regards
B. Udo
PS: 00Wu, I'm really proud of my team
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