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The thread discusses how to replace a failing hard drive in a Windows 10 computer while retaining the operating system. Multiple users recommend cloning the current drive or doing a fresh Windows installation and transferring data, with specific guidance on using software like Macrium Reflect and referencing helpful tutorial videos. The original poster is seeking clarification on these options and considers using a second hard drive for data transfer before replacing the primary drive, with advice suggesting cloning or reinstalling Windows for a smoother process.
The thread discusses how to replace a failing hard drive in a Windows 10 computer while retaining the operating system. Multiple users recommend cloning the current drive or doing a fresh Windows installation and transferring data, with specific guidance on using software like Macrium Reflect and referencing helpful tutorial videos. The original poster is seeking clarification on these options and considers using a second hard drive for data transfer before replacing the primary drive, with advice suggesting cloning or reinstalling Windows for a smoother process.
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Hi,
It's complicated; but here's a great video on how to CLONE your old drive onto a brand NEW drive from Britec. They are a big Macrium reseller and that's our number 1 recommended image backup software here as told to you by neemo and nmsuk.
Here's that link: .
Watch it a couple of times, all your questions will be answered.
If you still can't figure it out, consider taking your computer and the new hard drive to your Local Computer Pro and pay him to clone it for you.
Good luck,
<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
It's complicated; but here's a great video on how to CLONE your old drive onto a brand NEW drive from Britec. They are a big Macrium reseller and that's our number 1 recommended image backup software here as told to you by neemo and nmsuk.
Here's that link: .
Watch it a couple of times, all your questions will be answered.
If you still can't figure it out, consider taking your computer and the new hard drive to your Local Computer Pro and pay him to clone it for you.
Good luck,
<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
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You would need to clone the system and lay it down on a new hard drive. I believe this is what many site members use. I personally never create system images because I just like starting with a fresh system. Macrium Reflect Free
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Hi,
It's complicated; but here's a great video on how to CLONE your old drive onto a brand NEW drive from Britec. They are a big Macrium reseller and that's our number 1 recommended image backup software here as told to you by neemo and nmsuk.
Here's that link: .
Watch it a couple of times, all your questions will be answered.
If you still can't figure it out, consider taking your computer and the new hard drive to your Local Computer Pro and pay him to clone it for you.
Good luck,
<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
It's complicated; but here's a great video on how to CLONE your old drive onto a brand NEW drive from Britec. They are a big Macrium reseller and that's our number 1 recommended image backup software here as told to you by neemo and nmsuk.
Here's that link: .
Watch it a couple of times, all your questions will be answered.
If you still can't figure it out, consider taking your computer and the new hard drive to your Local Computer Pro and pay him to clone it for you.
Good luck,
<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
I have another question would it be better to do this I have a second hard drive in the computer now just move everything to the second one and then after you put the new hard drive you copy everything back from the C drive to the new hard drive
