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    Reinstalling a Windows OS after upgrading the HDD (no disc)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ARom, Jun 27, 2009.

  1. ARom

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    I'm looking for ways to transfer the windows contents of one hard drive to another if possible after upgrading.

    (no backup windows cd)
     
    ARom, Jun 27, 2009
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    dannylill1981 Notebook Guru

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    clone the disc using acronis true image or something similar will move the data as is.
     
    dannylill1981, Jun 27, 2009
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    acronis true image, I'll check that one out.

    any other suggestions?
     
    ARom, Jun 27, 2009
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  4. wasupdog

    wasupdog Notebook Consultant

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    most anyone is going to tell you to use acronis. i've used it before using the free trial 15 day version and it worked great.
     
    wasupdog, Jun 27, 2009
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