question about re-imaging

[robman_rob]

alright, I took an image of my OS HD using vista business complete pc backup. So next time I can "reformat" easier.

The OS is on a 40GB partition and the image is stored on DVD. I would like to transfer the image onto another HD of another make and model and size, is that ok or will something screw up. I don't know if it's ok because there is a hardware change involved, the addition of a new, faster HD on which the OS would be transfered too.

 

[Tantrix]

At most you'll have to reactivate Vista. If the internet activation fails, call the MS 1-800 number w/ your license key handy and just explain. HDD replacement is a common occurrence so they shouldn't give you any problems if you have to reactivate.

 

[DeaconFrost]

If it is the same type of hardware, connected to the same controller, you'll be fine.

 

[robman_rob]

so it's ok to just plug the new hd in and transfer the image onto it and format my current hd? do I have to make a 40gb partition for the OS again?

 

[Tantrix]

so it's ok to just plug the new hd in and transfer the image onto it and format my current hd? do I have to make a 40gb partition for the OS again?

Yeah, I'd create a partition before transferring it. You can always change the size of your partition later.

 

[DeaconFrost]

I haven't used the internal imaging program yet, but most others allow you to specifiy the size of the target partition.