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    Transfer data from one HDD to another HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by djl4, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. djl4

    djl4 Notebook Geek

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    I just bought a Lenovo Ideapad s10. I'm planning on installing a new hard drive. How do I transfer data from the old hard drive (the one already inside) to the new one?
    My question is: What program will enable me to do it?
    I know for Mac, there's a program called SuperDuper that enables me to copy everything into the new HD, and I can even boot from the new HD to see that everything works properly.
    Is there anything else like this for the PC?
    Thank you in advance.
     
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  2. Everway9

    Everway9 Notebook Consultant

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    If you want an exact copy of your drive you can use cloning software like Partition Magic or Norton Ghost. You will need an external HDD caddy to connect your new drive to your laptop.
     
    Everway9, Oct 30, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Or there's the quick guide to cloning here.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 31, 2008
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    What about just transferring everything on an HDD that`s not formatted?

    I`m looking into porting everything I have on my original hdd to my RAID hdd`s that I`m using right now.
    How would that work?
     
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  7. John Kotches

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    If you want a freeware solution, there is XXCLone which is perfect for this situation.
     
    John Kotches, Nov 3, 2008
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