How to move a notebook WinXP installation to new hard disc ?

[Eugen Austermann]

I want to change my current hard disc in my notebook to another one.

However I want to preserve my current WinXP installation.

How can I copy my C: (and D: partition) from the old to the new hard disc
so that the new hard disc can replace the old one WITHOUT having to newly install WinXP ?

In my notebook fits only 1 hard disc.

I could imagine a solutioon similar to

1.) boot by a DVD LiveCD/Toold CD
2.) copy Part C: with a 3rd party tool/utility over USB to an external hard disc
3.) shutdown
4.) replace the notebooks hard disc
5.) reboot the LiveCD/ToolCD and restore the saved partition from the external USB hard disc

Which tool is recommendable for such an operation?

Eugen

 

[billdcat]

You might want to visit the support/download site for the maker of the new
drive and the maker of the external drive. They may have a utility to allow
you to move the OS. When I upgraded my hard drive, the new drive came with a
utiltiy to make the move.
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Have a Nice Day,

B. White


"Eugen Austermann" wrote:

> I want to change my current hard disc in my notebook to another one.
>
> However I want to preserve my current WinXP installation.
>
> How can I copy my C: (and D: partition) from the old to the new hard disc
> so that the new hard disc can replace the old one WITHOUT having to newly install WinXP ?
>
> In my notebook fits only 1 hard disc.
>
> I could imagine a solutioon similar to
>
> 1.) boot by a DVD LiveCD/Toold CD
> 2.) copy Part C: with a 3rd party tool/utility over USB to an external hard disc
> 3.) shutdown
> 4.) replace the notebooks hard disc
> 5.) reboot the LiveCD/ToolCD and restore the saved partition from the external USB hard disc
>
> Which tool is recommendable for such an operation?
>
> Eugen
>
>