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how to clone a new unformatted HD..
Name: metroprimeus Date: February 16, 2005 at 08:14:35 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: 1Ghz/384Ram
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I had a existing Hard Disk with win xp. recently bought a new unformatted hard Disk and looking to clone the old Hard Disk with win xp and everything to the new HD. How to do that ? If I format the new HD then install a new xp, would be easier - Install the drive, boot up your machine using the XP CD - the setup program will create & format the partition for you. correct? But how to clone a HD ?? Tks.
If any advice helps, please post back as it might help others.
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Response Number 6
Name: JoshuaNaders Date: February 16, 2005 at 08:35:37 Pacific
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I've had better experiences with Norton Ghost. You install Ghost, create a diskette, boot from it and that's it, simple as abc.
Jnaders
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Response Number 7
Name: mesich Date: February 16, 2005 at 09:24:59 Pacific
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Hello everyone,
Yet another method;
Use the utility disk from the manufacture of the new hard drive, such as Western Digitals Data Lifeguard. I've used that many times along with Maxtors' and Seagates'.
Best Regards, Mesich
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Response Number 8
Name: metroprimeus Date: February 16, 2005 at 10:14:02 Pacific
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I had Norton Ghost... Do I need to format and partition ( I intend to have 2 partitions ) first before using Norton Ghost or ? Mine is a Maxtor 80GB HD.
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Response Number 9
Name: XpUser Date: February 16, 2005 at 10:28:34 Pacific
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metro,
How come you didn't mention you had Norton Ghost in your original post? A lot of people gave you suggestions for nothing.
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