Re: Upgrading Harddrive/Preserving Linux Windows setup.
From: John Thompson (john_at_starfleet.os2.dhs.org)
Date: 05/30/04
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Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 15:14:07 -0000
On 2004-05-30, Piscesboy <gte826r@mail.gatech.edu> wrote:
> This is the first time I have attempted to do this, so I would like some
> advice on this matter. I wish to replace my current harddrive (NTFS) with a
> larger one (also NTFS), while still keeping all of the programs, and data
> from my previous harddrives. There probably isn't any way to get around
> repartitioning the new harddrive if I want to maintain both Windows XP and
> Redhat 9, but that I know how to do. I want to know if there is a way to
> keep all of my data, programs and preferences intact for both Windows XP and
> Redhat 9 when installing the new hard drive.
You could use partimage (http://www.partimage.org) or Partition Magic
(http://www.powerquest.com) to copy the filesystems to the new device.
Make sure you have bootable CD/floppies for both Win and linux before you
do this. You will almost certainly have to boot linux from CD or floppy to
write a new boot record for the new device. Keep in mind that XP may
require product re-activation after it detects the hardware change, so
make sure you still have your installation CD key available.
-- -John (john@os2.dhs.org)
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