If i install a new hard drive in my pc how do i get the data transfered from the old drive to the new one?

Question

If i install a new hard drive in my pc how do i get the data transfered from the old drive to the new one?

Answer 1

Install the second HDD, but let the first one still be the primary. Then copy all the data you want to the new HDD, turn of computer, and disconect the old HDD.

Answer 2

Will the PC end up with 2 drives? The data transfer is fairly simple. A bit more info on your machines configuration would help! ;-)=

Answer 3

Hi harold

First of all install your new hard drive. You will need to format it and install your os etc.  the hard drive will or should be set as a master drive on ide1  when you have finished install your old drive as either a slave drive on ide 1 or a master drive on ide 2

You will then see both drives  and you can either leave your files on the old one or transfer them to your new one.

I recommend you keep the second drive  and keep all your private files on it that way if you have a problem and need to format your main drive you will not loose your private files