ok so if i copy my OS from one HD to another will it still work i want to format the Old HD but it has the OS
2007-02-23 19:51:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
or should i just format and do a clean installation on the new one
2007-02-23 19:51:40 · update #1
I'm not clear, are you trying to replace the HD on the same system?
If so, yes, but you don't just copy, you need a drive imaging program, such as Acronis. It'll copy the HD contents for you exactly, from existing drive to a new empty HD. That's how you replace an HD containing the system/boot partition. If you just copy/paste the system, you're in for some bad surprises!
2007-02-23 19:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Raymond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
copying an OS -hard drive to hard drive is usually called " ghost copying". It works, but u might encounter some problems in the future. Because not all data / files could be copied.
So, it is better to reformat the hard drive and re-install a new OS in it. Before doing it, back-up first all your necessary or important files. Coz reformatting your HD will cause data removal.
2007-02-23 20:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by xenaella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, confident and maybe that is no longer available to repeat residing house windows 7 off of one pc and directly to a various. Microsoft locks records and hides the countless equipment records in a particular boot sector that's no longer previous of the C force so as which you won't be able to replica it. you may could positioned in it from a residing house windows 7 disk (with an activation key). with out that set up, you will no longer have the means to repeat each and all of the records, and it won't set up the boot sector had to start the force. it would additionally lack the drivers you may choose on your individual pc. with out those, no video, audio, usb, community card, etc. additionally, you will could envision the BIOS of your pc. some computers are able besides from a USB gadget. Others at the instant are not. in the adventure that your laptop would not have that means, you won't be able to boot from an exterior force - inspite of how Win7 is put in. in the adventure that your pc can boot for a USB force, and in case you install Win7 from a disk, you could set it as much as duo boot. in the process the set up, it is going to ask you the place you prefer to place in this technique. opt for the USB force and it will do each little thing else. as quickly as put in you've gotten a menu and characteristic the means besides between the two diverse variations of residing house windows. desire that enables....
2016-11-25 20:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah just give new hd fresh install, just burn what u want to keep from old hd and wipe em both clean.
2007-02-23 19:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by sadeyzluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disk copier or you can try xcopy the old dos function... only works with fat table.
2007-02-23 19:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋