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    Is this possible?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by CF-28 Frankenstein, Aug 15, 2019.

  1. CF-28 Frankenstein

    CF-28 Frankenstein Notebook Geek

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    I have an older copy of some software on my CF-30 that I would like to run on my CF-53. Windows 7 32 bit runs on both computers. I am going to attempt to take the HDD out of the CF-30 and drop it into the CF-53 (I have a backup in case of total failure). Anyone attempted such a migration before?
     
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    steve.steve Company Representative

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    Shouldnt have a problem unless you are putting the drive into a cf-53 mk4
     
    steve.steve, Aug 15, 2019
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    It's worked for me before but every so often I will get the "blue screen". My guess it's the video or chip set drivers that caused it. Can't hurt to try
     
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    here is a tip.
    install the driver bundle for the new machine while hdd is still in the older(first) machine
     
    Shawn, Aug 15, 2019
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    BSOD, even in safe mode. I’ll try the driver update while in the CF-30 and see what happens.


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    CF-28 Frankenstein, Aug 16, 2019
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    Fix HDC from Hirens will help

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    BaRRmaley, Aug 16, 2019
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    Check it out here. I have not used it for years but when I did it worked awesome. Lots of tools to use. You can make a CD or USB...I use a USB.
    https://www.hirensbootcd.org/
     
    toughasnails, Aug 16, 2019
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    Acronis image then use the install on different hardware tool.
     
    Shawn, Aug 16, 2019
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    You may find that Windows will force you to reactivate as well.
     
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    You can bet on that.
     
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