I'm trying to copy (clone) my HD to a larger HD using Partition Commander 10 Pro. It tells me that the target is using files and Windows won't let it proceed. Apparently someting is running in the background. What? How to find it? How to shut it down?
Windows XP Pro - homebuilt AMD. I did copy using using Drive Image 7 but it didn't TAKE, after which I formatted before starting with Commander.hi there, one method for copy your hd would be to make the one you are copying int a slave by setting the JUMPER pins at the bottem ho the HD and the one that you want to copy on to a master, then you could simply hook them both up and drag and drop everything that you want to copy. another would be to first back up your HD onto disc(s) and use the backup to move everything, both these methods do not need any special SOFTWARE but you will need to have an operating system on the larger HD. a third option would be to use the files and settings transfare wizard, located in the system tools folder and can be found by clicking Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools. I hope these 3 options help you, good luck.The above method will NOT work.
You cannot simply drag and drop files to another hard drive...it will not boot.

fultn here's the easiest method to accomplish this.
Install the new drive as a slave.
Travel to the new drive manuf. site and DLoad their utilities to create a bootable CD.
Boot from the CD with the new drive INSTALLED as slave and use the "clone" feature on the utility CD.
Power down.
Remove the old HDD and install the new one jumpered as master and hooked up to the end connector of the IDE cable.
Power up and Voila' your system should boot with all your data intact.
Double check everything to make sure it runs and you should be good to go..

You can then add the other drive as a slave, format it and use it for extra storage.