2007-03-07 08:04:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Create folders on the new hard drive and use Windows Explorer to copy files from the old drive to the new one.
2007-03-07 08:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I assume you removed the old hard disk? (Otherwise it should just be a matter of doing drag-and-drop between the disks.)
With a laptop, there is usually no room for two hard drives, so you will need a Portable Hard Drive Enclosure, available at most computer hardware stores for ~$20-30. I've done this with my old laptop hard drive, and it works like a charm. The enclosure even came with some backup software.
In a desktop, you should be able to install both hard drives, though you will need to make sure the right one shows up as the primary drive. Alternatively, you can use a Portable Hard Drive Enclosure.
Once you have the enclosure, you should be able to drag data between the drives, just like you can drag from folder to folder.
2007-03-07 08:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by jv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it either :-
1) You have two computers, and want to transfer data from A to B
2)You have two hard disks, one of which is used currently in the system, and you are to insert/have inserted the second one.
Scenario 1 - Copy the data onto a flash pen disk, CD/DVD-R, etc, or transfer it over the network
Scenario 2 - Insert the hard disk into your current system (message me for details on how to do that), and copy from A to B
So simple
2007-03-07 08:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by mattribbins 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what data you are referring to... however, if it is Photos, Documents etc then it should be just a straight copy and paste (or move with a mouse from folder to folder).
If however you mean Outlook / Outlook Express e-mail type data the you need to identify the files, copy them and then re-import them into the application.
My question is - why move them.... the computer should be able to use the files from the old drive quite happily - (as the D: drive )
2007-03-07 08:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by Robert W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some drives ship with software to do this before installation of the operating system.
If it is just data (not OS or installed programs) hook the old drive on the second IDE controller and copy the data to your new drive. (if it boots the old OS, just do it there and remove after.)
Feel free to disconnect the CD-rom to start this. (dont forget to re-connect)
Programs and OS files are hard to copy, you'll be missing driver files which will make most programs inoperable, and lots of system files are locked.
2007-03-07 08:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Don't look too close! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, plz connect u r previous confusing disk to u r computing device if u dont have optionally accessible cord in u r now computing device eliminate the roms ability cord and information cable and connect with ur previous computing device then ull c each and each of the drives of latest and previous confusing disks then u can trnsfr. the recommendations .
2016-12-05 09:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most computers allow more than one hard drive... just look for the cord connected to your first hard drive... usually theres one that splits off of that. connect that cord, and a power line (theres always free ones of those in PC's)... and that should do it... if the hard drive doesnt show up... you can fiddle with Bios settings.... and if that doesnt work, maybe the hard drive is broke.
2007-03-07 08:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by lordsear420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old disk = c:
new disk = d:
c:\copy file.name d:\
2007-03-07 08:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋