Re: Hard disk copying/cloning

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Neil <n.hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
> I've got a laptop with a hard disk that I need to clone to
> another (although smaller) hard disk. I need to do this via
> CDRWs because I can't daisy chain the disks.
>
> Is there an easy and cheap way to do this? I'm only likely
> to do it once so don't wish to purchase expensive backup
> tools.

With such vague information, it's hard to say. What brand of laptop?
(There are specific issues with Thinkpads.) How big are the source and
target HDDs? What's the partition layout (sizes and formats)? How full are
the partitions? What OS? (I'm assuming some Win2K version, but can we
assume it's not 2K Server?) Are there hidden OEM partitions that have to be
dealt with? Are you saying there's a CD burner on the laptop? Does the
laptop have a floppy drive? Can the laptop boot from a USB drive or flash
disk? Does the laptop have a LAN connection?



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