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amitm
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19. April 2006 @ 10:35 |
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Hey, at the moment i've got a western digital caviar 40gb running my windows with a 250gb for storage. I'm contemplating getting a 74gb raptor to replace the 40gb. Is there a quick way of transferring all of what is on the 40gb to the new raptor. windows n everything so its like nothing has changed?!
cheers.
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boxwrench
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19. April 2006 @ 11:01 |
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Hi, there are several tools you can use to do this but here is a link to a new free tool I have found.From what I have read it will transfer your operating system and partition your new drive for you in one easy step. http://partitionlogic.org.uk/
Make sure to read all instructions carefully and good luck!
P.S. Don't forget to post back with your results.
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20. April 2006 @ 01:26 |
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You can use the downloadable tool from Western Digital.
It sets the new drive up when added to the machine and then asks if you want the new drive as additional storage or to replace the main drive as the primary.
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20. April 2006 @ 04:26 |
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And let me tell you, you'll see a SIGNIFICANT increase in performance and a dramatic reduction in Windows load time with a raptor. Good choice.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 20. April 2006 @ 04:37
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20. April 2006 @ 04:34 |
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@sammorris Hopefully you meant decrease in load time.
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20. April 2006 @ 04:37 |
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Oops yeah, mixed up my terminology.
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amitm
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20. April 2006 @ 05:03 |
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cheers guys. i realised i had that western digital tool. think its called data lifeguard. is that the tool? so if when asked if i want the raptor to replace the old hdd.. it will copy all files from one to the other. i assume then that i take the 40gb out and the raptor will take over... right?
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higgielk
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20. April 2006 @ 05:18 |
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Unless others know something that I don't, I;ve had problems transferring from IDE to a Sata drive using Data Lifeguard. Seems something in the boot log isn't changed and It will not boot.
Now Sata to Sata or Ide to Ide, I haven't experienced any problems.
Maybe someone has advice on that. Just something to watch out for.
You didn't mention what your 40 gig was.
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amitm
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20. April 2006 @ 05:30 |
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the 40gb is an ide drive.. i think its on its last legs
Currently building slowly...
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core FX60
Asus A8N-SLi Premium
2GB Corsair XMS PC3200 Dual Channel
Western Digital Raptor 150GB
2xWestern Digital Caviar SE16 500GB
Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU cooler
NEC ND4550 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
Sony DDU-1615 DVD-ROM
XFX GeForce 7900 GT XXX Edition 256MB GDDR3
Enermax Liberty 500W ELT500AWT SLI Compliant PSU
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
All housed in an XG Viper Mid Tower Gaming Case...
It will be the mutt's nuts!
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20. April 2006 @ 05:32 |
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What makes you say that?
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20. April 2006 @ 05:43 |
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Is there any reason you don't want to do a fresh install?
Its the best option and will give you a clean platform to work on.
I run a stack of programs, and if I do a full reload from scratch, I can get everything loaded and updated as well as transfer files back within a few hours.
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amitm
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20. April 2006 @ 07:50 |
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I just assume its on its last legs cos around a month ago the pc wouldnt turn on and the hdd started making a funny noise. i recovered it now and it seems fine. i just dont want that problem again. i could just be wrong due to the system memory being low when it crashed. we recently just did a fresh install. about 6 months ago if that. maybe im just bein over cautious.
Currently building slowly...
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core FX60
Asus A8N-SLi Premium
2GB Corsair XMS PC3200 Dual Channel
Western Digital Raptor 150GB
2xWestern Digital Caviar SE16 500GB
Thermaltake Blue Orb II CPU cooler
NEC ND4550 16x16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter
Sony DDU-1615 DVD-ROM
XFX GeForce 7900 GT XXX Edition 256MB GDDR3
Enermax Liberty 500W ELT500AWT SLI Compliant PSU
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
All housed in an XG Viper Mid Tower Gaming Case...
It will be the mutt's nuts!
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20. April 2006 @ 08:07 |
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Well, problem or not, there's nothing wrong with being overcautious.
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