Thanks Jim.
"Jim" <null@null.com> wrote in message
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> It would require a network-enabled imaging program, of course. But the
> problem usually w/ this sort of software is, you usually restore the image
> from DOS, or some other floppy/CD based OS, so that you can gain access to
> the HD and partitions to do the restore. Of course, such a floppy/CD is
> typically NOT networked! And I don't know of any imaging software that
> could replace an in-use partition.
>
> If the partition is small enough, which should be the case if you keep
> your
> OS separated from your DATA, it might be feasible to image to CD/DVD
> media.
> I use BootIt NG ( http://www.bootitng.com ), which besides having its own
> boot manager and partition manager, can image to CD/DVD media. Just have
> to
> download it, create the bootable floppy/CD, boot it, when the Welcome
> screen
> appears, hit Cancel, and follow the prompts until you reach the partition
> manager. From there you can image any partitions you like, including to
> another HD, USB drive, CD\DVD media, whatever suits your fancy. As long
> as
> you don't have an ENORMOUS partition to image, having to use say 5-6 DVD
> media is probably a small price to pay. And, you can keep the images
> indefinitely.
>
> Anyway, that's what I would do, just a suggestion. I'm sure others will
> have ideas of their own.
>
> Btw, you said it only fits one HD, I assume you mean physically. If it's
> IDE based, there usually isn't any reason you can't temporaily hook-up the
> second HD outside the computer, i.e., unmounted, using a two-connector IDE
> cable. It doesn't have to be physically INSTALLED, i.e., screwed in
> place,
> if all you're doing is a quick copy from one HD to the other. Just lean
> it
> up against the PC case for the few minutes you need to complete the
> operation.
>
> HTH
>
> Jim
>
>
> "Ken Woodard" <ken.woodard@hunterservices.com> wrote in message
> news:%23qp%23E094FHA.1276@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> My hard drive is too small so I'm replacing it with a new one. The
> computer
>> only fits one hard drive. I've got XP, all my programs, cookies, etc set
> up
>> just the way I want them. Is it possible to copy an image of the old
>> hard
>> drive to another computer over the network and then restore that image to
>> the new hard drive when it is installed? Thanks!
>>
>>
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