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More info?)
Using an imaging programs is not the "only other option". Here are
two obvious ones:
- Back up to tape, then restore to the new disk.
- Use xcopy.exe while the disk is installed as a slave disk in some
other WinXP PC, then restore the boot environment.
"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
news:OywsbbXiEHA.592@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> The software that comes with your new hard drive or available on the
> manufacturer's website will be your best bet. The File and Settings
> Transfer Wizard is not going to transfer your applications or certain
> data. It will transfer only your settings and some files such as My
> Documents.
>
> The only other option is going to be an imaging software such as Norton
> Ghost.
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
>
> Pegasus (MVP) wrote:
> > "Jimd" <jimd_j@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:a86901c48841$e0a50760$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> >
> >>Hi
> >>I am wanting to replace my existing harddrive with a
> >>bigger one. How do I do this without having to reinstall
> >>all my programs? Can i use files and settings transfer
> >>wizard?
> >>or is there an easy way?
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >
> >
> > The easiest way is probably to use the cloning
> > program that many disk manufacturers make
> > available on their home site.
> >
> >
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