backup hdd image of NT computer

[winetech]

Whats the best software to use to backup an old computer hdd system with NT OS. I don't want to risk damaging the NT OS at all since it has expensive lab software. What are the summarized steps to get this done. I know I would have to buy a hard drive at a computer store.

Also after creating the image what if I need to install the backup hard drive on a different computer. Will the drivers work or what pre-setup options should I do to make sure it works.

 

[Jesper12]

I have had good experience with Ghost for cloning harddrives in the past.

It will however be a complete clone of your existing disk (including the HAL), so will cause some problems if you want to move the image to a different (architectural) computer.

In theory you should be able to use sysprep to 'remove' the HAL from the clone, but you will need to confirm that with some of the windows fellas in here, as it might have some potential pitfalls.

 

[LeeMason]

Ghost or Acronis TruImage would be good.


Lee Mason
Optimal Projects Ltd

http://www.opl.co.uk

http://www.backupsanywhere.com