Switch OS Hard drive


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    Windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    Switch OS Hard drive


    I have a very specific task that I wish to accomplish.

    Right now I have one HDD where all my files and folders exsist for my computer. Only one.

    I want to expand to two HDD, one for the OS and one for my games, videos and music.

    How can transfer the OS files for Win7 to the new HDD?
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  2.    #2

    You want to keep Programs installed on the OS drive.

    To transfer User files to a (Logical) partition on second HD, follow this tutorial and video:
    User Folders - Change Default Location
    Data Partition

    I would make a separate primary Recovery partition on the second HD to save a Win7 backup image so it can be easily detected to reimage the first HD using the Win7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD:
    Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
    System Image Recovery
    System Repair Disc - Create

    Then backup your User files from second HD to external, or leave a copy of them in a (Logical) storage partition on the first HD. Now you have everything backed up if either HD fails.

    Use free Partition Wizard bootable CD to make your logical data partitions.
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