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July 21st, 2008 15:00
Replaceing c drive
I have an internitent C drive problem so need to replace it. I already have an external HD and a backup program EMC Retrospect Express.
I have done the backup of the C drive. My question is, how will I be able to copy to the new replacement drive the contents of the C drive from my external HD, if I don't have windows booted up to make that transfer to the new drive?
I was also thinking that why not take out my current d drive (which is fine), copy the current c drive to the new replacement c drive that I put in the d drive slot. Then take out the old failing c drive, put the new d drive I copied all of c over to back in the C slot and put back my d drive.
Would that work as well?
Apologize if this is a repeat but didn't know if it should be a separate message or added to someone elses similar question.
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TomXPS
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July 21st, 2008 16:00
I think you need a drive imaging software to do what you want. Some times the HD vendors will package up a progam with there retail Hard Drive package.
If you re-load your system, having a backup, will allow you to move your data documents back to you C Drive.
tr4
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July 21st, 2008 16:00
The second method is the way to go. The retail version of most disks come with the drive cloning software to do this or you could download from their website.
A search of cloning will give you lots of threads to read
garsar
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July 22nd, 2008 05:00
Thanks TR4.
The only point I want to be completely sure I understand is, that simply copying the c drive to another drive is not the same as cloning it? Is that correct? I need to make the new drive a clone is what I gather from your message. I just want to be 100% sure, before beginning this.
Thanks again for the fast response.
Gary
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July 22nd, 2008 11:00
You must clone the drive using a utility. You cannot simply copy the contents of a boot drive.
tr4
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July 22nd, 2008 18:00
Yes cloning is different than copying. Things like symantec norton ghost or acronis tru image are programs that make exact copies of your drive in the new size. If you just copy the files, you won't have a bootable system and other files will be missing.
If you are going with the free software, just make sure the drive you buy has that available to you. If you are not sure, just ask