Re: Upgrade hard drive - Cloning

Thanks, Brian,

To make sure I understand this:

1. Create bootable CD of CopyWipe for Dos and test.
2. Install new HD in laptop; install old HD in USB enclosure.
3. Boot from CD, copy old HD (in enclosure) to new HD in laptop.
4. Remove CD, disconnect USB enclosure and boot normally.
5. Voila!

OK? TIA.

On Sep 29, 11:18 pm, "Brian K" <remove_t...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Lisa,

The better way is a "reverse clone" with the new HD in it's final resting
position and the old HD in the USB enclosure. It's a more reliable way of
cloning than the standard way with the old HD in the computer. The standard
way doesn't always work. In fact it rarely works with IBM and HP laptops due
to CHS geometry issues.

I suggest swapping HDs and using CopyWipe for DOS. It's free and it's easy
to use.

http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/copywipe.php

http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/copywipe-ss.htm

.

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