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hpglow
03-02-2004, 05:09 PM
I need some software to make a HDD image so that I can put my new faster HDD in and not have to reinstall windows and all my software. I don't really want to spend 70$ on Ghost if I don't have to.

If any of you have reccomendations I would greatly appreceate it.

tdg
03-02-2004, 05:30 PM
DriveImage works really well too.

valve1138
03-02-2004, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by tdg
DriveImage works really well too.

Seconded, been using it for a while now with great results.

hpglow
03-02-2004, 05:46 PM
Thanx Ill give it a shot.

Ice Czar
03-02-2004, 07:29 PM
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

either HDClone (limited) or G4U

hard to beat freeware
your HDD manufacturer might offer a clone utility as well
check the diagnostic suite


you cant beat Ghost however for advanced features

hpglow
03-07-2004, 11:47 AM
Well ultimate boot cd worked, as did the maxtor maxblast3 util. However, I ended up finding out that there was something wrong with the original drive that prevented the data from being coppied even as an image file. So I had to reinstall everything anyway. But you guys were most helpful.