Windoze HDD 'cloning' software for upgrade??

[MickyBlueyes]

Although I have no problem with doing this for a Mac with Super Duper or Carbon copy cloner, what is the best software/method of cloning a Windoze XP pro SATA HDD for an upgrade??

It's a SATA-300 drive if it makes any difference in a Dell Optiplex GX520. I think it only has a single SATA lead in there, & I forgot to look to see if the mother board had a second socket

I have done a search an looked at a couple of threads that mention Acronis software...but which package is best

Also seen Hiren's Boot CD mentioned but having looked at screen shots on their web site it all looks a bit involved, and I can't remember the last time I looked at MS-DOS type stuff so I'm looking for a simpler method, even if I have to pay for it

Anyway could someone point me in the right direction.

Many thanks in advance
Mike

 

[Blackal]

If you are moving to a similar size drive - use a physical cloner.

Amazon have them (I don't have the details to hand)

I've had problems with most software I've tried (but that may be complicated by having a recovery sector, and partitions on my original HDD)

Al

 

[redcastle]

Ive used the Acronis one and it works well
Ive also used the easeus below which is equally good

http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm

The home version which will do nicely is free.

 

[MickyBlueyes]

If you are moving to a similar size drive - use a physical cloner.

There's the rub it'll be bigger
Al

redcastle Ive used the Acronis one and it works well
Ive also used the easeus below which is equally good

http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm

The home version which will do nicely is free.

That's what I was after Many thanks

 

[cookie]

Acronis

 

[MickyBlueyes]

Acronis

That's the second recommendation for them.
Which package though?

I'm perfectly happy paying for a utility so long as I get the right one with the easiest UI.

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[Deleted account 190920001]

Save your money and grab a free copy of Todo Backup http://http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/ we have the tech version at work which is practically the same. It will image or clone disk to disk while also stretching or shrinking to the size of the new disk. Free for home use and you can use it later to backup your machine.

 

[Fanum]

Acronis True image

 

[MickyBlueyes]

Acronis True image

Cheers, that's they way I've gone in the end