Dear Fixit2009
do you mean clone a window or any system that is in the hard disk to another hard disk?
if you mean it, I suggest you use a ghost, because it is so easy to use and saves you time and
If you want to change your patision space in the windows system, patision magic is simple software to make the process
If you are using genuine software is better, but if you want to get free, trying to find using utorent.
thank you.......
hopefully in can help you .......
Download norton ghost from below link. Click here Then burn on disk then boot computer with bootable disk then locate the ghost.exe then run ghost.exe then you can see harddrive partition then clone the harddrive which you want. Norton ghost is very simple and effective for cloning. Let me know if you need further assistance. Thanks for using FixYa.
the file you gave is an exe file, I need an iso where I boot from cd
norton programs eg norton int sec, take 10 min to uninstall, leaving remnants all over registry
I hope this is not the case w this
You can download bootable ghost from below link.
Click here
Then burn on disk or removable usb flah drive then boot computer with it.
Then locate the ghost.exe and run then you can create cloning of disk to disk or disk or partition to partition .
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Thanks for using FixYa.
I found the perfect program for this, it is hd clone, burned to cd from an iso.
At the end it asks you do you automatically want hd clone to adjust free space/ partitioning.
I cloned from a 60 gb drive to a 320 gb drive , works excellent (time for cloning was approx 65 to 75 minutes. The is Perfect program to clone going from smaller hdrive to larger one.
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Use Spotmau Powersuite 2010.
In case of a problem or clarification, don't hesitate to post me a reply.
If you are satisfied, accept my solution.
Thanks and regards
Stelios
direct FixYa link: http://www.fixya.com/users/technical114
I have use this in past, that software # 1 does Not work properly like
clonemax or easeus disc copy
# 2 w spotmau, always says os missing when you boot cloned drive
please get back to me w better solution, thank you.
Personally I use Acronis True Image home v12 or v9. It's not freeware but any time I needed to clone disk I had no problem. In case you still have the source disk take a try.
In case of a problem or clarification, don't hesitate to post me a reply.
If you are satisfied, accept my solution.
Thanks and regards
Stelios
direct FixYa link:http://www.fixya.com/users/technical114
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If you get the software partitionmagic, you can then adjust your partitions after you clone... I have cloned countless drives, and this is one of the only tools that allows you to resize a partition, after cloning.
http://www.brothersoft.com/norton-partitionmagic-61233.html
link for software above, below is a tutorial on how to use it.
www.ehow.com › ... › Computer Drives & Storage
below is the user guide.
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/...partitionmagic/npmagic.../norton_partitionmagic_8.pdf
tried it on one seemed to increase free space but drive is actually 80 gb
holding mouse after using partition magic:
free space 20.3gb
total size 55.8??!! should be 80gb!!
it was automatic, ''' has detected an error in partition, '''correct it?"
It seemed to increase free space quite a bit but still shows as 55.8, not 80gb
on other drive, it didn't work, popup about 'have to pay for it etc" which is OK
but interface is Confusing, would appreciate if you could briefly explain how to use it
w my problematic cloned drives
thank you.
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Transfer an Operating System to a New Hard Drive
When replacing an old hard drive, a process known as cloning is the easiest and most thorough method for transferring data between the old and new hard drives.
A cloning utility takes a snapshot of your current hard drive and then re-creates that snapshot on your new hard drive.
The process clones everything, including the operating system, installed applications, settings and personal files.
Create a system restore disk so that you can return your system to its previous condition if an error occurs.
You can use a backup and restore utility provided with your operating system, or find one for free or for purchase on the Internet.
Many cloning utilities can also create system restore disks.
Shut down the computer and remove power.
Physically install the new hard drive.
Restore power and boot up the computer.
Ensure that your operating system recognizes that the new hard drive has been installed.
Pick the cloning utility that works best for you. (See Below for some options.)
http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy
http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
All freeware
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage
http://www.symantec.com/norton/ghost
Purchase
Base your decision on your operating system and the cost and complexity of the utility.
Install and launch the cloning utility on your old hard drive.
Follow the instructions included with the cloning utility.
Keep the old hard drive as a backup, or reformat it for additional storage space.
Cloning a Notebook Hard Drive
Create a system restore disk so that you can return your system to its previous condition if an error occurs.
You can use a backup and restore utility provided with your operating system, or find one for free or for purchase on the Internet.
Many cloning utilities can also create system restore disks.
Pick the cloning utility that best fits your needs. (See Above for some options.)
Base your decision on your operating system, the cost and complexity of the utility, and whether the utility can clone notebook hard drives using bootable media, such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs or flash drives.
Install and launch the cloning utility on your old hard drive.
Follow the instructions included with the cloning utility.
Keep the old drive as a backup in case the new hard drive fails.
or
Copy an OS to Another Hard Drive
Copying an OS or operating system to another hard drive can serve several functions.
Some simply want to move their current operating environment to a new PC, while others are replacing an old system hard drive with a newer one and want to avoid the hassle of updating and reinstalling.
The process of copying your operating system to another hard drive is a very easy one, in fact, and can be accomplished by anyone with nothing more than some software and some time.
Install Acronis True Image and launch it from its installation icon.
A link is provided below for the Acronis free 15-day trial.
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/download/trueimage/
Support free software or g4u WILL die!
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.asp
Macrium has a free also pay options
Click the "Utilities" button from the left menu bar.
Click the "Clone Disk" button from the right pane of the main program window.
This will cause a dialog box to appear.
Click the "Next" button on the bottom-right corner of the dialog box.
Select the disk with the operating system you wish to copy from the drive list and click the "Next" button.
This will begin an examination of your hard disk that will finish in a few minutes.
Select the destination disk from the hard drive list and click the "Next" button.
Choose the "As-is" option for how you would like to handle your partitions.
This option merely lets you decide whether to keep all partitions on the drive or copy just the data onto one blank partition on the new drive.
Click the "Finish" button, and Acronis will prompt you that your system needs to be restarted to begin the cloning process.
The restart will happen automatically when you click the "Finish" button.
Allow the computer to restart, and Acronis will launch prior to the operating system and begin the cloning procedure.
This process may take several minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the operating system and whether there are any installed applications.
Restart you computer once again after Acronis has completed the cloning procedure.
The software will notify you when the cloning has finished.
Boot into your operating system and use your new operating system installation as normal. You may now remove your old operating system drive or format it as you desire.
Hope this helps.
How to Copy Contents of One Hard Drive to Another
There can be several reasons for needing to copy data from one hard drive to another; for instance, if you are migrating data to a new computer or hard drive or if you just want to make sure you have a working backup.
The simplest method is to just drag and drop the contents from one hard drive to the other. But this method will not work well for copying complicated things like operating systems.
To do that, you need to use a hard-drive cloning program.
The cloning program will copy your old hard, in its entirety, to your new hard drive.
Connect both drives to your computer.
This can be done by installing them both inside the tower or by connecting them via USB external enclosures.
Open your operating system's file explorer utility. Select the hard drive you wish to copy. Highlight all of the contents of the hard drive.
Drag and drop the highlighted files to your back up hard drive.
Allow the files to copy over to the new drive. Depending on the amount of data you are copying, the process could take a couple of hours.
Clone the Hard Drive
Download and install one of the many programs that will allow you to clone a hard drive. Cloning a drive makes an exact copy of the drive on your new drive.
It's the only way to accurately back up operating systems, as none of the data is rearranged at all during the cloning process.
Connect both drives to your computer, either by installing them or connecting them via USB external enclosures.
Open your cloning program. Select the "Clone Disk" function.
Choose the drive you wish to clone and the destination drive for the data and start the program.
Do not do anything else on your computer while the drive is being cloned, as it will change the data on the drive and disrupt the process.
Cloning a drive can take a few hours.
Once it is done, you will have an identical copy of the old drive on your new drive.
hope this helps
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Copy and backup hard disks and partitions sector to sector. freeware
http://download.cnet.com/easeus-todo-backup-free/3000-2242_4-10964460.html
Back up and restore photos, music, videos, documents, hard disk and partition.freeware
How to Copy My Operating System to a New Hard Drive
Install the new hard drive into the computer.
Power down the computer completely.
Remove the power cords, the monitor and any peripheral devices.
Unscrew, pop off or slide off the computer case.
Touch the computer chassis
Connect the appropriate cables to the back of the hard drive.
SATA drives take a SATA power cable; IDE (ATA) drives take a power cable and ribbon cable.
If you are unsure of what type of drive you have, consult your manual.
Slide the new drive into an available drive bay, then screw the drive into place.
Make sure all of the cables are secure, then put the case back on the computer.
Connect the power cords, the monitor, and any necessary peripherals.
Power on the computer.
Format and configure the drive as per detailed in the drive's manual.
This process will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Boot to the main drive (the drive with the OS on it).
Download and install a disk cloning software
http://www.downloadcollection.com/lazesoft_disk_image___clone_home.htm
http://download.cnet.com/miniaide-fat32-formatter/3000-2094_4-75701815.html
both freeware
Select your "Source" drive, as well as any partitions.
Your source drive is the drive containing the OS you want to copy.
Check the hard drive data located to verify that you are selecting the appropriate drive.
Select the "Destination" drive, as well as any partitions.
Your destination drive is where your source drive's files will be copied to.
Click "Next." Confirm that your selections are correct. Click "Next" again.
Review the task summary.
If everything is correct, click "Run Now."
Allow the disk cloning software to perform the cloning process.
Do not turn off the computer during this process.
When the cloning process has completed, right-click "Start," then click "Explorer."
Click the destination drive and make sure all of the files have properly transferred over.
hope this helps
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look read all notes, disc to disc just the way I described, the prob occurring when a clone for eg
60gb to 80gb or 40gb to 80gb
whatever free space is on source shows up on cloned drive, although cloned drive boots rt into windows, the cloned drive still appears as the source when you hold mouse over c drive
there are iso files you burn to cd to clone drives that AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST partion size/ free space to stop this prob from happening:
what prog should I use (must boot from cd, I prefer it that way)
Please read All my notes before replying
thank you.
read all my notes please, this happened again from a 60gb to a 320gb drive, after cloning, the c drive of the cloned drive (320gb) shows as 50gb w 10gb free space (same as source drive.
But when you put in xp cd, it shows '220gb (approx) unpartitioned free space'??!
What is happening here, there is a free program, an iso burned to cd which automatically adjusts for free space, do you know which one it is?
clonezilla, clonemax easues disc copy, tried these
if I go from a 80gb to an 80 gb (same to same) I Do Not have this problem.
read all notes, my notes Especially before replying
thank you
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