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Laoptop HDD replace without reinstall
I plan to replace laptop HDD, but i dont want to reinstall windows.
what is the best way to do it?
OS:Windows 7 ultimate 32bit. old HDD 500GB (seems to have bad sector, but after repair at least for now is working), new HDD 500GB.
my plan would be:
1.create system and data image to USB HDD (320GB but should be ok I think, because total data now isn't that much) using windows 7 backup
2. replace HDD
3. restore created backup from usb HDD to new HDD
will that work? any software conflicts? im using finger print reader and there is secure storage.
will it be better to use other imaging software or maybe do fresh isntall?
any suggestions would be welcome