Re: Cloning
- From: "Rock" <Rock@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:26:38 -0700
"Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
Hi group,
I will be upgrading my HDD soon, and usually do a fresh install with such an upgrade. THIS time, I would just like to clone this drive and transfer to my new one, to save time, and this OS is running smooth and I have many gig's of programs installed. My question is: Is there a freeware cloning tool to accomplish this? Or one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg with a friendly UI? Of course I'm running Windows XP Pro with NTFS...
One option is to use the copy utility provided by the drive manufacturer. With a retail kit this is included on a floppy or CD in the box. Otherwise download it from the drive manufacturer's web site.
In terms of commercial programs Acronis True Image Home is low cost ( I got one copy on sale at Newegg.com for $29.99 USD), has a friendly UI, and is useful afterwards in conjunction with an external drive for imaging the drive for backup purposes.
Whatever option you choose make sure there is a full and complete backup of the system beforehand.
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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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