Thats what i do just stick the other drive in and copy all the files you want to transfer over, if you want to copy the entire drive i would mirror it using acronis true image or norton ghost.
Best way to transfer files to other hard drive?
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I wouldn't have any other drive plugged into the computer, but no. You should make sure the 640 is set as the main boot drive one you do put the old one in, and then boot up and copy over what you want. I don't think you need some of the core Windows stuff, so a complete drive mirror isn't needed. Just browse through your my documents if you want saved games or music files.
Originally Posted by Anth0789 Okay thanks both of you +1! I just hoped that once I install Vista on the new HD I wont loose my saved files. |
Anth,
Something else to consider...not sure if you have done this or not but if you are going to run two HDD's you may want to consider doing a complete backup. I have did this when I built the rig once the drivers and "clean installation" was first done. It saved my butt twice when having to go back and reinstall everything. Below is a link on how to do this....worked like a charm for me....
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...torial145.html
If anything it certainly saves a great deal of time....just something to consider.
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Something else to consider...not sure if you have done this or not but if you are going to run two HDD's you may want to consider doing a complete backup. I have did this when I built the rig once the drivers and "clean installation" was first done. It saved my butt twice when having to go back and reinstall everything. Below is a link on how to do this....worked like a charm for me....
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...torial145.html
If anything it certainly saves a great deal of time....just something to consider.
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