i need to copy my OS(windows XP) from old hard disk to new hard disk. and i dont want to loose any installed programs so i need to make an bootable image. i have seen goast do this before preaty good but i have a cupple of computers here and i dont have $60+ to spend on every computer. any one know a good goasting program that works? free one is what i need. i have seen sone linux programs(bootable cd) that i can run "PING 2.xx" or something o dont remember. if you have any advice or know a good website plz letme know..
an idea is it possable to format /s on the hard drive and then just manuely copy the files over?
or is there a way to copy the booting part of the hd to the new hd and then i could transfer the os/program files my self?
this cant be a hard thing to do i would think.
thanks for the help !!
-sam
2007-12-05 02:06:53 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
download and burn a CD with this:
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
(there are instructions on how to do this on the web site).
it contains cloning and a lot of other tools. very useful for a pc owner!
2007-12-05 07:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by DragosMD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need an imaging program like Ghost to accomplish what you want to do. You do not need to purchase Ghost for each hard drive. Ghost is a program that was created by Symantec a long time ago. You can purchase it at just about any large computer outlet. It costs about $60 - $70.
You can not "just copy" the OS system files, because data that is in use can't be copied. I'm speaking of the Registry, the system Services and Processes, etc.
If the new hard disk came with software, this software will usually contain imaging software. So look there first.
2007-12-05 02:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I 2nd the advice of Acronis TrueImage. i take advantage of it for my very own machines, i take advantage of it to do no longer basic force enhancements for others, and that i take advantage of it to maintain the state of a gadget till now attempting virus removing in case I screw up. It has labored particularly properly for me, can do all the flaws you opt for, and could even fix a picture onto distinctive hardware or a digital gadget.
2016-10-19 06:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.runtime.org/dixml.htm or
http://www.partimage.org/Main_Page
2007-12-05 02:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋