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Thread ID: 68419	2006-04-27 09:44:00	Transferring files	JJJJJ (528)	Press F1

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449943	2006-04-27 09:44:00	I've ordered things today for a new computer. I was about to start filling up CD's with what I want keep and I've had a bright idea. Is there any reason why I can't remove the hard disk from present computer and stick it in the new one as a slave. Then can I drag what I want from one drive to the other? Both comps have sata drives.	JJJJJ (528)
449944	2006-04-27 10:08:00	That is what I have done although not with SATA.	zqwerty (97)
449945	2006-04-27 10:20:00	I've ordered things today for a new computer. I was about to start filling up CD's with what I want keep and I've had a bright idea. Is there any reason why I can't remove the hard disk from present computer and stick it in the new one as a slave. Then can I drag what I want from one drive to the other? Both comps have sata drives. In simple term, it sounded logical and possible. Cheers :)	Renmoo (66)
449946	2006-04-27 10:34:00	It should be OK if you copy files you've downloaded from the net and they're in their original format (ie: exe install files, MP3's etc), to the new hdd. I doubt programs that have already been installed will work properly, tho, if u copy them across to the new hdd. They'll have to be reinstalled.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
449947	2006-04-27 11:47:00	I have done this and as long as they are not programs and such (as long as they are install files etc) it will be fine...	The_End_Of_Reality (334)
449948	2006-04-27 18:40:00	Thanks for the replies. You've saved me a lot of work. :thumbs:	JJJJJ (528)
449949	2006-04-27 23:45:00	EMC Insignia, formerly Dantz, Retrospect might be of assistance, if you're doing a selective backup. ($$$) http://www.emcinsignia.com/ Also a 2.5" laptop drive in an external USB/IDE enclosure is quick to use, and handy.	kingdragonfly (309)
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