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    Swapping Hard Drives

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CalebSchmerge, May 11, 2007.

  1. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    I just reformatted my brothers computer for him, and to preserve data, I did the new version on a new hard drive. Now that everything is settled, I need to swap the data from the new format to the old hard drive. I would normally do this with Norton Ghost, but I am now in Vista on my machine (and I don't want to install Ghost on his). Can Vista move all of the data conveniently, or do I have to suck it up and install Ghost on his machine?
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 11, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    Acronis? Windows backup? Move the files manually?
     
    hehe299792458, May 11, 2007
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    I don't know if Windows Backup would properly handle a separate windows install, and you can't move the Windows system files manually without running into troubles.
     
    CalebSchmerge, May 12, 2007
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    Skye2 Notebook Evangelist

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    An external USB drve is best. In fact that's where all backup date should be.
     
    Skye2, May 13, 2007
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