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Anpippin

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Ok I have the Windows 7 Ultimate beta, and was wondering how do I make a copy of my hard drive so that I can transfer all of my stuff to my new Windows 7? I have 2 hard drives, and I want to be able to play games on my new version of Windows 7 like Call of Duty without having to re-install them or re-download them. I know I can't use the easy tansfer wizard on this version of windows, so what do I do?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
CPU
Pentium D 2.80GHz LGA Socket 775
Motherboard
EVGA nForce 730i
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz Corsair Gaming Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600GT
Sound Card
Nvidia 9600GT SPDIF/Built in Monitor Speakers
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
250GB Western Digital, 300GB Western Digital, and a 500GB Caviar Green Western Digital
PSU
BFG 450 Watt
Case
Thermaltake Black Widow Soprano RS 101 PC Gaming Case
Cooling
Asus V60
Keyboard
Logitech G19, Logitech G15, and Steelseries/Ideazon Zboard
Mouse
Logitech G9x, Logitech G500, and Microsoft Wireless 5000
Internet Speed
DSL

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
If u have another HDD use Seatools to clone the HHD: | Seagate
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1 (Build 6.1.7601)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (G0 Kentsfield) LGA775 (FC-LGA6)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R (Rev. 2.1)
Memory
Corsair TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB PC-10600 (2x XMS3 2GB)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS nVIDIA GeForce 560
Sound Card
RealTek ALC885/889A/890
Monitor(s) Displays
ChiMei CMV CT-730D 17inch (LCD Monitor)
Screen Resolution
1280-1024 60Hertz (Ture Colour 32bit)
Hard Drives
2x Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 160-GB Hard Drive ST3160815AS (AHCI)
PSU
ANTEC 750w Earthwatts
Case
Thermaltake Shark (VA7000SWA ATX) Full Tower
Cooling
Front 120mm fan (1400 RPM) /Rear 120mm (1400 RPM) blue LED
Keyboard
Labtec Media Desktop Y-SAD65
Mouse
Razer DeathAdder 3G Infrared Sensor (1800DPI)
Internet Speed
Telstra BigPond Elite Liberty ADSL2+ 24Mbps/256kbps
Other Info
ASUS PCE-N13 802.11n Wireless LAN card
Hi Anpippin,

You can find many programs to copy your hardrive, some manufacturers provide these (so check your HD website) and there are also well known programs like Norton's Ghost and Acronis True Image.

However if you want to copy your HD so that you can upgrade your beta release to a full release of Win 7, this is honestly not recommended and you may find propblems with your install as a result. In fact Microsoft tells you not to do this, there are some workarounds at the links below if you really want to try this (but back-up everything first :p)

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Hack job
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
GigaByte EP45-UD3
Memory
8 GB Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
Sound Card
Soundblaster Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC x2 22"
Hard Drives
2 x Samsung 500GB (RAID)
2 x Samsung 2TB
1 x WD Green 2TB
1 x Seagate 1TB
1 x Samsung 500GB
PSU
Thermaltake QFan 750W
Case
CM Scout Gaming
Cooling
Coolermaster V10
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical 2000
Internet Speed
320
Other Info
Winfast PVR2000CP
LG DVD-RAM DVD/RW/DL Super Multi
Linksys WMP300Nx2 Wireless Adapter
You can't clone or copy your programs from the beta into a retail version of Win7.

It would just copy over the beta version to the other HD.

It might be possible to in-place Upgrade from RC, although MS warned against it. Some have tried it successfully with a workaround.

What beta version do you have and what version are you buying to install>
 
Is there a way for me to erse all my partitions and restore my hard drives to the size they were when I bought them? The windows manage scren won't let me extend my partitions or anything.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
CPU
Pentium D 2.80GHz LGA Socket 775
Motherboard
EVGA nForce 730i
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz Corsair Gaming Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600GT
Sound Card
Nvidia 9600GT SPDIF/Built in Monitor Speakers
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
250GB Western Digital, 300GB Western Digital, and a 500GB Caviar Green Western Digital
PSU
BFG 450 Watt
Case
Thermaltake Black Widow Soprano RS 101 PC Gaming Case
Cooling
Asus V60
Keyboard
Logitech G19, Logitech G15, and Steelseries/Ideazon Zboard
Mouse
Logitech G9x, Logitech G500, and Microsoft Wireless 5000
Internet Speed
DSL
Anpippin said:
Is there a way for me to erse all my partitions and restore my hard drives to the size they were when I bought them? The windows manage scren won't let me extend my partitions or anything.
Click to expand...

yep, you can use Partition Wizard.

It's free, you just register for a key, I've been using it for around 6 months and I'm happy with it.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Hack job
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
GigaByte EP45-UD3
Memory
8 GB Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
Sound Card
Soundblaster Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC x2 22"
Hard Drives
2 x Samsung 500GB (RAID)
2 x Samsung 2TB
1 x WD Green 2TB
1 x Seagate 1TB
1 x Samsung 500GB
PSU
Thermaltake QFan 750W
Case
CM Scout Gaming
Cooling
Coolermaster V10
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical 2000
Internet Speed
320
Other Info
Winfast PVR2000CP
LG DVD-RAM DVD/RW/DL Super Multi
Linksys WMP300Nx2 Wireless Adapter
If you want to post back a screenshot of your full Disk Management map, we can advise you better.

Just let us know exactly what you want to do.

Use the SNipping tool in Start Menu, attaching file using paper clip in reply box.

Use the free Partition Wizard bootable CD here: Free Download Partition Wizard
 
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