Because the hardware configuration will be different, there will be some substantial complication in transferring an image of the system files. The registry might get pretty psychotic, and I've witnessed the Device Manager get real concerned. I don't think it would be pretty, but I love war stories.
Hi - I'll be purchasing a new computer soon, but I have a dilemma. I use Retrospect to backup my entire C: drive. I always use System Works, Anti-Virus, SpySweeper, etc. to ensure everything is clean before a backup. When I get my new computer, am I asking for trouble by restoring my backup C: drive onto the new computer? I've had it a for a few years and have about 80 gigs of stuff on it (programs, pics, MP3, etc). Or is it better just to backup My Documents, and reload whatever software I'll be using?
Not an option. You can backup your data, use XP's Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to transfer stuff, but programs need to get reloaded.
There may be some successful installations of a drive or image from one system to another, but the level of success may depend on precisely identical hardware, firmware, and BIOS. Even then, there is the issue of software with activation features that monitor unique hardware identification numbers, which may balk at the change.
To enable system replacement while retaining as much of value from the previous system as practicable, the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard may be useful. Presuming your new PC will come with XP, check the links below.
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