Re: Adding 2nd Internal Harddrive
- From: Charliec <charliec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:33:39 -0700
Thanks JS,
I already have True Image 11 and also a version of Partition Magic,
but it's probably not the current version.
Your outline looks good and simple, so I will study it and map out a
potential action plan, step by step, to get there and then see how I
want to proceed.
If any other thoughts/ideas pop into your head, feel free to pass them
on :)
Thanks
Charliec
On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:58:37 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote:
You will need a third party software app like Partition Magic******************************************************
to consolidate your D: and E: partitions after you move all the
folders and file from the original drive to the new drive.
I would install Partition Magic or whatever you decide to use
to the C: partition as you will be jockeying the drive letters/partitions
around until you have things the way you want.
As long as the second drive partition letters end up as D: and E: your
apps should work just fine.
I would also for safeties sake create an Image backup of your C: partition
which I assume is where you have Windows installed. Create the image file
and store it on the second drive. This way if something goes wrong when
you are consolidating the D: and E: partitions you have a way to restore
Windows.
Partition Magic:
http://www.symantec.com/norton/partitionmagic
There may be a freeware partition tool but I can't recommend any.
Image Backup Software:
Norton Ghost
(has a 30 day trial but you can not create a Bootable Restore CD AFAK)
http://www.symantec.com/norton/products/overview.jsp?pcid=br&pvid=ghost14
True Image (has a 15 day trial version available, it appears that the
trail version can create a Restore CD, but I have not verified this yet)
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/
Also copying disk to disk with Norton Ghost
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/powerquest.nsf/docid/2004111701520562?OpenDocument&src=hot&prod=Norton+Ghost&ver=10.0&csm=no&seg=hho
JS
"Charliec" <charliec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm thinking of adding a second internal harddrive to my desktop
system. Currently, I have one harddrive divided into 3 partitions (C,
D, E). I have an external harddrive (F). I would like to add the 2nd
internal harddrive and partition it into 2 partitions and move the D &
E drives to it, and reassign all the space on the original HD to just
the C drive.
What would be the best, safest and "less complicated" approach to do
that and maintain the drive lettering (C, D & E). Also, would I have
to reinstall all programs that are on the D & E drives for proper
linkage?
Also, while we're at it, my external harddrive is 80GB. I have a few
programs on it, but mainly use it to back all folders/files on my
C,D,E drives. The space on it is fairly tight, so I am also thinking
of replacing it with a bit larger drive. The drive is USB 2.0
connected. What would be the best way to simply replace it and retain
the drive letter F. I would also have to transfer all folders/files
on the current external drive to the new one.
Any thoughts/suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Charliec
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