To the Brother who asked this question:
Depending upon the manufacturer of your drive, some harddrive companies provide IMAGING software, that will allow you to copy your old drive onto your new drive.
The software is very easy to use and it saves a lot of hassle.
I know Maxtor has this software (MaxBlast) and I believe Quantam and WD may have it also. Maxblast is very easy to use and does not require a CIS degree.
Here is a link to Maxblast:
http://www.maxtor.com/en/support/downloads/maxblast3.htm&e=8092
There should also be a brief product description and what not so you can get familiar with this type of software.
Also please be aware that most of these Imaging software programs will only work with at least one brand name in your computer. The MaxBlast program will not upgrade a Segate drive for you and etc. You should try to buy a HD from the same manufacturer if you want an easy upgrade/imaging solution.
Depending upon the manufacturer of your drive, some harddrive companies provide IMAGING software, that will allow you to copy your old drive onto your new drive.
The software is very easy to use and it saves a lot of hassle.
I know Maxtor has this software (MaxBlast) and I believe Quantam and WD may have it also. Maxblast is very easy to use and does not require a CIS degree.
Here is a link to Maxblast:
http://www.maxtor.com/en/support/downloads/maxblast3.htm&e=8092
There should also be a brief product description and what not so you can get familiar with this type of software.
Also please be aware that most of these Imaging software programs will only work with at least one brand name in your computer. The MaxBlast program will not upgrade a Segate drive for you and etc. You should try to buy a HD from the same manufacturer if you want an easy upgrade/imaging solution.