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to: Richard B.
from: Ellen K
date: 2003-05-05 17:53:44
subject: Re: dumb question re box cloning

You make it sound so easy!

> From: Richard B. 
> On 2 May 2003 19:23:40 GMT, Ellen K  wrote:
>> I want them to give me a better box here.
> I do this all the time with dissimilar hardware. Rarely do I have a
> problem that requires a complete reinstall. There are usually some
> things that need to be installed on the new box, typically video, NIC,
> and audio drivers, but the programs are intact.
> I use Drive Copy, copy the old drive to the new drive, boot the new
> drive it and see what happens. If there are any weird drivers or
> hardware, sometimes I remove them if there is a problem. Keep the old
> drive handy for a few days in case something crops up and you need it.
> - Richard

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