What software to copy HDD ?

Krazy Owl · Feb 7, 2013, 04:47 AM

I got everything already installed on a 250gigs hdd and wanna transfer the whole setup to a 320gig more recent hdd.

I want it really simple.

Do I just copy and paste the C: to send it to the other drive or i use a software you can suggest me?

I will just open the case plug in the free hdd and copy files there. Then after screw it there and close the case.

Thank you.

Jetster · Feb 7, 2013, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krazy Owl

Do I just copy and paste the C: to send it to the other drive or i use a software you can suggest me?

Thank you.

That does not work. Most drives have clone software that you can download

or use
http://clonezilla.org/

http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/clon...-hard-disk.htm

Depth · Feb 7, 2013, 02:42 PM

If you're just going for the OS, windows can handle that

http://www.ssdfreaks.com/content/664...s-own-software

It's for "HDD to SSD" but the same method works anywhere

brandonwh64 · Feb 7, 2013, 02:59 PM

Acronis

Wrigleyvillain · Feb 7, 2013, 08:40 PM

Macrium Reflect Free Edition is a better alternative to Acronis and free for everyone. There is also Clonezilla but that's going to be a bit more confusing to a newb.

GoFigureItOut · Feb 10, 2013, 07:30 AM

How about DriveImage XML? I've read great reviews about it, but never really gave it a shot. It's been a long time since I upgraded my HDD. It's free and very compact (1.78MB) You might be able to find it on UBCD.

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