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cloning of files from IDE to SATA

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taluks
By taluks
Jun 30, 2007
  1. 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

    Nodsu TS Rookie Posts: 9,431

    Of course. Nothing requires you to remove the original stuff.
     
    Nodsu, Jun 30, 2007
    #2
  3. Tedster

    Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,078   +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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