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09 Apr 2013 | #11 |
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You can use that as a data drive no problem. If a operating system is on the hard you would want to make sure it is not marked as active ( Partition - Mark as Active )
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09 Apr 2013 | #12 |
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![]() Is this possible - can I simply move the old hard drive to the new machine, and use that as a data drive? Rob A big YES !! |
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09 Apr 2013 | #13 |
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You can use that as a data drive no problem. If a operating system is on the hard you would want to make sure it is not marked as active ( Partition - Mark as Active )
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09 Apr 2013 | #15 |
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Batta Bing
![]() and if you`re in no rush and really want it done, run the cleanall command or I`ll use ccleaner to wipe the free space, takes awhile but who cares , right ? |
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09 Apr 2013 | #16 |
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I need to clarify three important points:
1 - When we say "Data" we're talking about files other than Program files. Am I correct here? 2 - In all cases when migrating from Computer A to Computer B, must your program files be reinstalled? 3 - Do you copy the data files to the new computer first, or install the programs on the new computer, and then copy the data files? Thanks Rob |
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09 Apr 2013 | #18 |
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Were not talking about programs just your own data files.
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09 Apr 2013 | #19 |
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It`s all the same thing, it formats it.
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09 Apr 2013 | #20 |
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Benjy:
OK. So what you're saying is copy the data files from your programs, such as downloaded content from your game programs. Install the programs and any updates on the new machine, and then copy the data files onto the new machine. Am I on the right track here? Rob |
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