From: Jim Cummings on
I am about to replace my computer. Is it possible to replace the data from
my hard disc to the new one. I have software that I do not have the backing
discs for as they are not issued with new computers any more.


From: Jack (MVP-Networking). on
Hi
Hard Disk Drive can be cloned. (
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/ ).
However if the new computer's hardware is different it might Not work, or
and, would need OS repair, and drivers upgrade to make it work.
If Windows is OEM and hardware is changed than it might a violation of the
EULA to move it to new hardware.
Some 3rd party applications might be also depended on the current
installation and would Not work either.
It is impossible to cover all angle of such process via Newsgroup;
professional help might provide better solution.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Jim Cummings" <jscummings(a)tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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>I am about to replace my computer. Is it possible to replace the data from
>my hard disc to the new one. I have software that I do not have the backing
>discs for as they are not issued with new computers any more.
>

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] on
Jim Cummings <jscummings(a)tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
> I am about to replace my computer. Is it possible to replace the data
> from my hard disc to the new one. I have software that I do not have
> the backing discs for as they are not issued with new computers any
> more.

Hi - this is not the most relevant group for your question, as it's a
wireless networking group. I suggest you look at www.acronis.com - get a
copy of TrueImage Workstation with the Universal Restore option. Note that
for future questions such as this you're better off posting in a group for
your operating system.