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cloning of files from IDE to SATA

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by taluks, Jun 30, 2007.

  1. taluks Newcomer, in training Posts: 23

    Just want to know if after cloning my files from IDE to SATA(using the seagate cloning utility), is it ok not to delete all the files in IDE?

    thanks in advance
    taluks, Jun 30, 2007
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    Of course. Nothing requires you to remove the original stuff.
    Nodsu, Jun 30, 2007
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  3. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,061   +13

    Bear in mind, your SATA drive will not have your drivers installed for SATA if you clone your HDD from an IDE drive. The drive may not even boot.
    It would be wise just to COPY not CLONE the drives.
    Tedster, Jul 2, 2007
    #3
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