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Disk cloning

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by expertwannabe, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. expertwannabe Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    is there any good free disk cloning software? or what would you recommend.
    TIA
    expertwannabe, Aug 12, 2006
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  2. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    norton ghost is widely used in government offices.
    Tedster, Aug 12, 2006
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  3. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    The question was free..

    What do you need the software for? There are tools that are better for some things and worse for others.
    Nodsu, Aug 12, 2006
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  4. expertwannabe Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    toying with the idea of a second hd, and wanted to copy my os and install on 2nd hd
    expertwannabe, Aug 12, 2006
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  5. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    The new drive will be bigger than the old, right? Seagate hard drives come with a program called "Disc Wizard" and I believe you can download it from their website too. This will let you clone the contents of your old drive to the new one.

    IMO it is a good idea to format and start over fresh every once in a while. With every OS install you do something "wrong" or silly and gather some useless installed software and other cruft. Better start over, avoid the mistakes, and reinstall only the stuff you really need.
    Nodsu, Aug 12, 2006
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  6. Samstoned TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,582

    Seagate is the best for me
    can clone any typ'o drive to any other
    Samstoned, Aug 13, 2006
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