I'm confused, HHD backup [u]vs[/u] file image
My HDD appears to be on it's way out and I want to make a full copy of the HDD so I can swap them out if the old one stops working. I have a HDD like the one in use now, I want to copy the old direct...
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If it is a PC versus a laptop just buy a new hard drive from Office Depot or the like and check the box for built in utilities.
Turn the PC off, plug the new hard drive into an empty cable, and let the software that comes with it do its thing.
You do not have to mount the replacement to transfer things but you must be sure it is placed so that it cannot short out.
Once the copy is done you can turn the PC off, move the new drive into the old position and reconnect the wires. Should fire right up.
IF your hard drive is small then buy a solid state hard drive for some really big speed improvement.
Turn the PC off, plug the new hard drive into an empty cable, and let the software that comes with it do its thing.
You do not have to mount the replacement to transfer things but you must be sure it is placed so that it cannot short out.
Once the copy is done you can turn the PC off, move the new drive into the old position and reconnect the wires. Should fire right up.
IF your hard drive is small then buy a solid state hard drive for some really big speed improvement.
