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Has anyone used the Back Up Utility in XP? Hi all, I am about to install a new hard drive, my old one is old and I need more space. I haven't done a clone copy since Windows 98 - so I'm wondering if the Back Up Utility will work to make a clone of my drive and be able to put on the new drive? Or am I better off installing a fresh install of windows? *ugh* Thanks, -- Cindy
Hi Cindy -
I have used the backup utility built into Windows many times BUT I've never tried to use it to move to a new hard drive. For that, I would suggest you try something like Aloha Bob.
1) Make a backup of your hard drive on a separate external hard drive. BE SURE all your data gets moved over properly.
2) Follow Kim's instructions here...
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/kimkomando/2005-01-03-komando_x.htm
I've used Aloha Bob's software before and found it to work pretty well. The data moves fine but don't be surprised if you have to reinstall some of your programs.
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