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Answer» So I'm about to change out my hard drive on my computer to give it more space from a 135gb-HD to a 500gb-HD.
"KEEP IN MINE"
(I was using the 500gb-HD as a portable Hard Drive from the start. So I have some data on it I would rather not delete, but at the same time I have nowhere else to hold it)
So what I'm needing to know is
1. Do I NEED to install anything on my 500gb-HD to RUN as the primary hard drive on my desktop before I change it out?
a) If so what do I need to install?
b) If not do I just use the backup option on my computer?
c) If I use the backup option will the original data still show on the 500gb-HD even after it has restored the data from the 135gb-HD?
If there is anything else i need to know any info will be appreciated.Is the 500GB HD partitioned? If not, I would partition it and move your data on it to the partition you want to use for storage. So, you want to have a partition - which will probably become drive C when you switch the hard DRIVES - large enough for Windows and all your software and, if desired, your Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos. Or, if you're going to put Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos, and any other folders you create, on a drive/partition other than C, then drive C can be smaller than if you keep Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos on it. If your version of Windows is Vista/7/8, you can use the partition resizing tool built-in to Windows or you can download EaseUS® Partition Master Free from http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm. A HD-branded version of Acronis TrueImage (mentioned below) might also have partitioning capablity; I am not sure about this; I have not used it for awhile; I am inclined to think it does not.
I think I would also download a branded version of Acronis TrueImage from the manufacturer of your 500 GB HD and use it to clone your current Windows partition (on the 135gb-HD) to the 500 GB HD. You just want to be sure, during this procedure, that you clone your 135gb-HD to the partition on the 500GB HD that you want Windows on, and be sure you don't overwrite, i.e. erase, your data files on a different partition on the 500GB HD. So, pay very close attention to what you're doing. On the Acronis control panel, I believe you should see the partitions on both drives and you should be able to control exactly what you want to do. If any doubt, then do not proceed and post your situation here in the forum.
If your 500GB HD is Western Digital (WD), you can get WD version of Acronis TrueImage at http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=119. If your HD is a different brand, you need to see whether the manufacturer offers a version of Acronis TrueImage that works with their drives. Another option would be to move the data from the 500G to the Boot drive...then clone the WHOLE thing back to the 500G...the 500gb-HD is a Sata 2.5 hard drive to get a better view of the hard drive here is a link to what I have ----->>> http://www.amazon.com/500GB-Sata-drive-Apple-Macbook/dp/B001S35Y5E
This is the computer I plan to put the hard drive in ----->>>
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/emachines-el1300g-01w/4505-3118_7-33667235.html
No disk came with this computer as far as installing anything on it. I personally put windows 7 on it though its default was vista.
as for the partition I'm reading up on how to do so nowPersonally, I would recommend buying another hard drive.
A plain500 GB SATA is now about $40 or less on eBay with a one YEAR warranty.
I have two computers and 8 spare hard drives. You never have too much spare storage.I'm going to be getting a portable 1tb here soon but this 135gb on this computer is killing me and I got this seagate 500gb so it would help I just needed the intrusions on how to which them over without losing any of the data on either side and not screwing up anything on the computers programs . Sense the computer doesn't come with any disk.
Quote from: patio on November 13, 2013, 07:33:57 AM Another option would be to move the data from the 500G to the Boot drive...then clone the whole thing back to the 500G...
Yes, I was thinking about that too but was not sure whether he had enough free space on the 135GB drive. ouch yea I only got 13gb left on the 135gb-hd
Quote from: WARIO on November 13, 2013, 08:41:02 AMouch yea I only got 13gb left on the 135gb-hd
I'm suprised it boots properly...it runs fine its just not enough space for what I wantHere is a very conservative approach.
You can move your pictures and seldom used videos to the external drive. In facet, there is little reason to keep videos on the system drive. They are not part of the system dependencies but they take a lot of space. Also, if you have a backup already, you can turn off system restore checkpoints.
Quote from: WARIO on November 13, 2013, 05:05:49 AMSo I'm about to change out my hard drive on my computer to give it more space from a 135gb-HD to a 500gb-HD.
"KEEP IN MINE"
(I was using the 500gb-HD as a portable Hard Drive from the start. So I have some data on it I would rather not delete, but at the same time I have nowhere else to hold it)
So what I'm needing to know is
1. Do I need to install anything on my 500gb-HD to run as the primary hard drive on my desktop before I change it out?
a) If so what do I need to install?
b) If not do I just use the backup option on my computer?
c) If I use the backup option will the original data still show on the 500gb-HD even after it has restored the data from the 135gb-HD?
If there is anything else i need to know any info will be appreciated.
AAAAAAAALLLLLLLLrighty now......so things have changed a little but pretty much same situation here it is----->>
ight so I was able to get the data I didn't wont to loss from the 135gb-Desk Top HD & the 500gb-HD and put it on my "new" HD (just got it yesterday)---> http://www.walmart.com/ip/Toshiba-Canvio-Connect-1TB-Portable-External-Hard-Drive-Black/24032173
I would still like to put the ""2.5, 500gb sata Hard Drive"" in my desk top as the primary hard drive (for I have no other use for it, so might as well put it to use). Here is the spec's of the HD again--->http://www.amazon.com/500GB-Sata-drive-Apple-Macbook/dp/B001S35Y5E
BUT only if you all believe it to be save to put this Hard Drive in this desk tops Primary Hard Drive. Here is the Desk Tops info again----> http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/emachines-el1300g-01w/4505-3118_7-33667235.html
IF you all believe it to be save what are the steps I need to take to get the 500gb-HD ready for install??
For example it there anything the Hard Drive needs to be set on.........is there anything I need to install on the Hard Drive......so on and so forth???Hi
Leave the 500 gb harddrive in the USB case. Download and run http://www.minitool-drivecopy.com/drive-copy/disk-cloning.html
Then clone with resize the 136gb to the 500gb.
Test by booting from the USB drive and see if it starts to boot into windows if so swap the drives across and your good to go.
Does your desktop use a notebook drive if not you will need to get a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter like this http://www.amazon.com/SILVERSTONE-SDP08-3-5-2-5-Inch-Converter/dp/B002BH3Z8E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384632689&sr=1-1&keywords=2%2C5+to+3.5+adapter
Quote from: Lisa_maree on November 16, 2013, 01:12:17 PMHi
Leave the 500 gb harddrive in the USB case. Download and run http://www.minitool-drivecopy.com/drive-copy/disk-cloning.html
Then clone with resize the 136gb to the 500gb.
Test by booting from the USB drive and see if it starts to boot into windows if so swap the drives across and your good to go.
Does your desktop use a notebook drive if not you will need to get a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter like this http://www.amazon.com/SILVERSTONE-SDP08-3-5-2-5-Inch-Converter/dp/B002BH3Z8E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384632689&sr=1-1&keywords=2%2C5+to+3.5+adapter
Thank yea kindly for the information, just one last question and I think I'm good to go.
By making this clone copy on the 500gb-HD would it back up everything from the 135gb-HD on the Desk Top??
Because I have read many times online to start from factory form when switching hard drives (I already got everything I wanted off it) and it would get rid of any viruses that have accumulated from the past.Yes it will make a exact clone of the 135 to the 500. If the copy of windows and programs are working correctly then I wouldn't spend the time reloading a fresh copy of windows.
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