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HenriK · 12-12-2007, 08:54 AM

My apologies for posing what will seem a simple problem to many readers and one that has probably been raised before.

My existing W2K-Pro PC has on-board U320 SCSI support but the present internal U320 SCSI HD is too small and appears to be having occasional problems. I have a new internal and better quality U320 SCSI HD ready to be physically installed.

My problem is how to get all of the files moved over to the new HD INTACT but preferably in different and/or larger drive partitions without losing my existing functionality and hopefully without not having to reinstall all of my applications from scratch.

The existing HD is fully backed up on DDS4 tape and is attached to the same U320 SCSI support as the existing hard drive. For backups, I own and use several (including the latest) versions of NOVABack, which may have some utility for doing this HD change-out. I also own several versions of Partition Magic.

Pointers to tutorials or other instructional vehicles, suggestions, or comments are sought and will be greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance.

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HenriK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 OS: W2K-Pro SP4	Installing a new internal SCSI hard drive My apologies for posing what will seem a simple problem to many readers and one that has probably been raised before. My existing W2K-Pro PC has on-board U320 SCSI support but the present internal U320 SCSI HD is too small and appears to be having occasional problems. I have a new internal and better quality U320 SCSI HD ready to be physically installed. My problem is how to get all of the files moved over to the new HD INTACT but preferably in different and/or larger drive partitions without losing my existing functionality and hopefully without not having to reinstall all of my applications from scratch. The existing HD is fully backed up on DDS4 tape and is attached to the same U320 SCSI support as the existing hard drive. For backups, I own and use several (including the latest) versions of NOVABack, which may have some utility for doing this HD change-out. I also own several versions of Partition Magic. Pointers to tutorials or other instructional vehicles, suggestions, or comments are sought and will be greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance.