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    I am getting a new Hard drive...Help me please?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by awaisuk, Jul 1, 2007.

  1. awaisuk

    awaisuk Notebook Deity

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    Hi

    I am getting a new hard drive, meaning Upgrading from 40gb to 120gb.

    I was thinking how can i transfer all my files, and also keep the RECOVERY FUNCTION running? (ALT+F10)

    Please looking for help...
     
    awaisuk, Jul 1, 2007
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    Hairy_Lee Notebook Consultant

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    get yourself a drive backup utility such as norton ghost or acronis true image/disk director. i prefer using true image and disk director as it gives you more control over what you can do with the new drive but it can be a little daunting if you've never used it before.
     
    Hairy_Lee, Jul 1, 2007
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  3. awaisuk

    awaisuk Notebook Deity

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    Then how can i restore the recovery drive and name it PQSERVICE?
     
    awaisuk, Jul 1, 2007
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    well you'll need a partitioning tool that has adavnced options. you need to create a partition with the tool you choose and call it pqservice, you'll also need to format it with the FAT32 file format and set the drive type to a compaq setup partition. then you'll be able restore the backup image you have of that partition.

    i believe there are other threads on thid forum which explain what you need to do to create a new pqservice partition.
     
    Hairy_Lee, Jul 1, 2007
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    I will re-contineu this thread when my hard drive arrives in some days.

    Thanks for the help!
     
    awaisuk, Jul 1, 2007
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    Would it be possible to get your MSN address if i need futhur help?

    If so please PM me you address.

    THanks
     
    awaisuk, Jul 1, 2007
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    Hairy_Lee Notebook Consultant

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    i'd prefer is you PM'd me through the site :)
     
    Hairy_Lee, Jul 1, 2007
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    awaisuk Notebook Deity

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    I cant PM, it says PM NOT ALLOWED BY USER...

    Thats why i told you to pm me :)
     
    awaisuk, Jul 1, 2007
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    Hairy_Lee Notebook Consultant

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    dont take this personally but i prefer not to give out my email to people i dont know. I have the PM option set on my profile but maybe its been disable in the forum.

    I'll be more than happy to help you here though
     
    Hairy_Lee, Jul 1, 2007
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  10. Arla

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    If you use Ghost and backup the entire drive (rather than just partitions) and then restore you should be GTG.
     
    Arla, Jul 2, 2007
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    But when i get the new hard drive, it will only be 1 partition, so i have to make 2 partitions? Or will the GHOST make the partition automatically for the restore drive?

    I just want to be able to re-install windows, and also use ALT+F10....
     
    awaisuk, Jul 4, 2007
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    anyone?..........
     
    awaisuk, Jul 11, 2007
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