Moving Windows 7 from old PC to new PC

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eyarea51

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I currently own a Optiplex 745, and was just presented with the opportunity to trade in for a Precision T3500. My issue is moving the windows 7 OS from a 80gb hard drive (optiplex 745) to a 320 GB hard drive (T3500). I know I can image the Drive to move but how do I take into account the change in hardware as the T3500 has a Intel x58 chip set. I am very Technical and have been searching many forums with no real luck on finding an answer. One post talked about running Sysprep but does not state any steps to do so.

The reason for moving the OS instead of re-installing is becasue there is software, Norton internet security 2010 for one, that will not allow another activation of the software on the licence with out the hassle of calling them. I did that once and wish to avoid that. In addition I think it is easier to reactivate windows 7 with a change in hardware then a re-install.

Any info could help!
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS400, Optiplex 745, Inspiron 1525
OS
Windows 7
1. I assume this is a win7 retail license - a win7 OEM license you could not move
2. The image should work since you are going to a larger HDD
3. I don't see a problem with the chipset. You may have to get the proper ATI driver though
4. The Symantec people are always very helpful. That may be less trouble than MS - maybe.
 

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HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
You might have success cloning with some of the good freeware out there. The dissimilar hardware in your case may or may not throw fits. However, Acronis True Image 2010 with Plus Pack is designed to restore to dissimilar hardware.

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I use TI 2010 with Plus Pack but frankly I haven't needed to restore to dissimilar hardware yet. I see where Plus Pack is available free (when you purchase TI2010) through 3/31 (today).
Tom
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell: XPS 420 (2), XPS M1330 (several), XPS 14z, Mini 9, Mini 10v
OS
W8 Pro, W7 Ultimate, XP Pro x64, Vista x64, Ubuntu
CPU
Q6600, Q6700, T7500, T7500, N270, N270
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
8GB, 8GB, 4GB, 4GB, 2GB, 2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI, nVidia, nVidia, nVidia, Intel, Intel
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2408WFP
Hard Drives
A drawer full. OCZ Vertex's in RAID 0. Vertex 3's, Vertex 4, Samsung 830's, Samsung 840's, Intel 330. Don't use dino drives any more except for servers.
Keyboard
Logitech Wave
Internet Speed
29 Mbps DL / .95 Mbps UL
Other Info
New project(2013)...Another low power server. Zotac H67ITX, i3-2100T, Windows Server 2012 Essentials on Samsung SSD.
Previous project...Low power (38-40 watts using Kill-a-Watt) Windows Home Server. Zotac ION (Atom 330, GeForce9400), 4GB RAM, 2x2TB WD Green, IN WIM miniITX Case. Fits on a shelf in laundry closet, practically silent.
eyarea51 said:
I currently own a Optiplex 745, and was just presented with the opportunity to trade in for a Precision T3500. My issue is moving the windows 7 OS from a 80gb hard drive (optiplex 745) to a 320 GB hard drive (T3500). I know I can image the Drive to move but how do I take into account the change in hardware as the T3500 has a Intel x58 chip set. I am very Technical and have been searching many forums with no real luck on finding an answer. One post talked about running Sysprep but does not state any steps to do so.

The reason for moving the OS instead of re-installing is becasue there is software, Norton internet security 2010 for one, that will not allow another activation of the software on the licence with out the hassle of calling them. I did that once and wish to avoid that. In addition I think it is easier to reactivate windows 7 with a change in hardware then a re-install.

Any info could help!
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I done that before ..used a software from laplink called PCMOVER..with a data cable come with the software .. no problems .
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Mesh
OS
win7 ultimate 32 , 64 ,XP
CPU
3.40
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 480
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 28" LCD
Screen Resolution
1600X1024
Hard Drives
2X500GB HDD sata
Western Digital Usb 2TB
PSU
650w
Keyboard
Wireless Logitech
Mouse
Wireless Logitech
Internet Speed
50 MB
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