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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Buff, 2006/06/26.

  1. 2006/06/26
    Buff

    Buff Inactive Thread Starter

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    How can you make a copy of a harddrive that will boot (to go in a different
    workstation)
     
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    mattman

    mattman Inactive Alumni

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    Some copy programs are Norton Ghost, Powerquest Drive Image and Paragon Drive Copy.

    You could probably just use the HDD manufacturer's setup utility.

    Matt
     
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    Buff

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    Thanks Matt, I'll try those.
     
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  5. 2006/06/27
    PeteC

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    Which OS?

    It is doubtful if a straight clone/copy will work for XP, may work for other OS's - unless the hardware on the other workstation is identical to that of the source. You will at least need to make a Repair install of Windows (XP) and then there is the question of legality. You are licensed to use your copy of XP - or any other OS on one computer only. If you are asked to activate it - very likely if the hardware is different, you will run into problems and if you cross that hurdle there may be problems with WGA too.
     
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