How to transfer the entire HDD to another bigger HDD?

karhoe · 5th Dec 2008, 10:04 PM

As topic, my 160GB hdd is getting full with HD contents and I plan to get a 750GB HDD, then transfer the entire 160GB with the OS to the 750GB HDD, any idea how I can do it?

Currently my 160GB HDD has 2 x 80GB partition, I might create 300GB x2 + 150GB partition.

Hence I would like to place everything from my old C (80GB partition) to the new 300GB partition and the old D (80GB) to the new 300GB partition.

What softwares should I use?

DarKSeeD · 6th Dec 2008, 02:33 AM

You could use Acronis True Image - expensive piece of software but really good or the free XXClone from pixelab.

Max_87 · 6th Dec 2008, 03:20 AM

Yup, I used TrueImage to clone my WinXP on my 120GB drive to my 500GB drive. Just a few clicks, restart and you're done

lee_what2004 · 6th Dec 2008, 03:22 AM

agree on Acronis True Image, I had one made into bootable dvd with my image burned into it, become a recovery disc

as for your solution, try DriveImage XML Backup Software

Ischemia24 · 6th Dec 2008, 05:58 AM

I used to use Norton Ghost, but once when restoring a backup that was split into multiple files, it failed.

I've since switched to Acronis True Image and had nothing but good luck. Great suggestions, DarKSeeD and lee_what2004; I didn't even know there was free software available for this.

Chai · 6th Dec 2008, 09:14 AM

Same here. I just done it using Acronis when I upgraded to Velociraptor. Can't tell it's a new HDD!

karhoe · 6th Dec 2008, 10:54 AM

So can I download the trial and then burn it to disc, and it boot from the disc?

lee_what2004 · 6th Dec 2008, 11:05 AM

when you install it, there will be "create bootable disc" on the start menu on Acronis. With that, it will create an iso, that iso is the bootable True Image.

DarKSeeD · 6th Dec 2008, 10:42 PM

You don't need to burn a disc. Just connect your new hdd and start Acronis then choose the Clone option. The operation will take a while but you'll have the new hdd with OS and all the files from old one. The interface is pretty simple and easy to use.

ZuePhok · 7th Dec 2008, 03:02 AM

what OS are you running on your old HD?

5th Dec 2008, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
karhoe Active Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 601 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	How to transfer the entire HDD to another bigger HDD? As topic, my 160GB hdd is getting full with HD contents and I plan to get a 750GB HDD, then transfer the entire 160GB with the OS to the 750GB HDD, any idea how I can do it? Currently my 160GB HDD has 2 x 80GB partition, I might create 300GB x2 + 150GB partition. Hence I would like to place everything from my old C (80GB partition) to the new 300GB partition and the old D (80GB) to the new 300GB partition. What softwares should I use? __________________ My Blog SPM Timetable 2009

6th Dec 2008, 02:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
DarKSeeD BOG Translator Join Date: 30 Oct 2004 Location: Sighisoara, Romania Posts: 336 Reputation: 101 Rep Power: 7	You could use Acronis True Image - expensive piece of software but really good or the free XXClone from pixelab. __________________ Gizas! what a mess

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Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	Yup, I used TrueImage to clone my WinXP on my 120GB drive to my 500GB drive. Just a few clicks, restart and you're done __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

6th Dec 2008, 03:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	agree on Acronis True Image, I had one made into bootable dvd with my image burned into it, become a recovery disc as for your solution, try DriveImage XML Backup Software __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

6th Dec 2008, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Same here. I just done it using Acronis when I upgraded to Velociraptor. Can't tell it's a new HDD! __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

6th Dec 2008, 05:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ischemia24 Just Started Join Date: 11 Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 55 Reputation: 104 Rep Power: 0	I used to use Norton Ghost, but once when restoring a backup that was split into multiple files, it failed. I've since switched to Acronis True Image and had nothing but good luck. Great suggestions, DarKSeeD and lee_what2004; I didn't even know there was free software available for this.

6th Dec 2008, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
karhoe Active Join Date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 601 Reputation: 11 Rep Power: 3	So can I download the trial and then burn it to disc, and it boot from the disc? __________________ My Blog SPM Timetable 2009

6th Dec 2008, 11:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,313 Reputation: 1106 Rep Power: 14	when you install it, there will be "create bootable disc" on the start menu on Acronis. With that, it will create an iso, that iso is the bootable True Image. __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

6th Dec 2008, 10:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
DarKSeeD BOG Translator Join Date: 30 Oct 2004 Location: Sighisoara, Romania Posts: 336 Reputation: 101 Rep Power: 7	You don't need to burn a disc. Just connect your new hdd and start Acronis then choose the Clone option. The operation will take a while but you'll have the new hdd with OS and all the files from old one. The interface is pretty simple and easy to use. __________________ Gizas! what a mess

7th Dec 2008, 03:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,732 Reputation: 3155 Rep Power: 46	what OS are you running on your old HD? __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

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