Is there a way that I can transfer all data from my current hard drive to this 500 gb hard drive?
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yes there is a program called Aconis i think that does that but i purchased my hard drives for storage only... i have a SSD drive for operating system. you also could just in stall the new drive along with the old one and just copy and paste whatever you need to save to the new drive.
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You should be able to download and use the free software "Seagate DiscWizard" from the Seagate website. I know you can usually clone data from a current hard drive to a new hard drive as long as the new hard drive is larger than the current hard drive.
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The short answer is yes. The long answer is it depends on what kind of data and where is the hard drive is and do you have a spare disk controller port. If your old hard drive is failing it may be anywhere from easy to nearly impossible depending on the current state of the drive. If you are trying transfer a complete system drive including the OS like Windows with all the functionality then you will likely need a program like Acronis True Image to make a current system image and then transfer it onto the new drive - this is not always as easy as it sounds and you may need to consult with an expert - hopefully you have a friend who is one. If you just want to transfer pics, videos and documents and you can install both drives on the same system and you know where they are on the drive then it is easy, as easy as copying them over. I would really advise finding someone who had done this before, hopefully more than once, and can help you but it is 99% sure you can depending . . .
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there is a cable (StarTech.com USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Cable w/ UASP - SATA to USB 3.0 Converter for SSD/HDD...by StarTech ) this will allow you to transfer your files.
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Personally, I mirror my internal C drive to an external drive once a month on all 3 of my PC's in my house. I use a cheap USB3.0 drive dock and Macrium Reflect to mirror the internal drive to the external drive in the dock. Is pretty easy to do. I have SSD's in all 3 pc's which all started with a typical HD. I use the original HD to mirror to in the dock, then I put them in a static bag then into a fire safe in case one of my SSD's dies on me. I have external backups for all my music and videos as well. Those files are on my media server on internal HDD's and I just use a simple sync program with external drives to keep those backed up too. Personally, I mirror my internal C drive to an external drive once a month on all 3 of my PC's in my house. I use a cheap USB3.0 drive dock and Macrium Reflect to mirror the internal drive to the external drive in the dock. Is pretty easy to do. I have SSD's in all 3 pc's which all started with a typical HD. I use the original HD to mirror to in the dock, then I put them in a static bag then into a fire safe in case one of my SSD's dies on me. I have external backups for all my music and videos as well. Those files are on my media server on internal HDD's and I just use a simple sync... » Read More Personally, I mirror my internal C drive to an external drive once a month on all 3 of my PC's in my house. I use a cheap USB3.0 drive dock and Macrium Reflect to mirror the internal drive to the external drive in the dock. Is pretty easy to do. I have SSD's in all 3 pc's which all started with a typical HD. I use the original HD to mirror to in the dock, then I put them in a static bag then into a fire safe in case one of my SSD's dies on me. I have external backups for all my music and videos as well. Those files are on my media server on internal HDD's and I just use a simple sync program with external drives to keep those backed up too. « Show Less
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Yes, with a caveat. I am not possitive, but i think seagate made a utility to do this. Since it contains your OP System, you cant just transfer files over. Here is an article on how to do what you want. http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid-state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
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The short answer is yes. If you're able to "see" the dead laptop HD when you plug into the USB port of the new laptop then it just as simple as transferring from one drive to another on a partitioned HD
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This device allows you to connect that old drive to your new PC just like connecting an external hard drive. This device provides power to the drive and has an adapter ago you can connect it via USB. Step 1. Power up your new PC. Step 2. Connect power supply and USB adapter to old drive. Step 3. Place old drive on flat surface, don't move it around. Step 4. Connect USB adapter to your new PC. Step 5. Access your old drive and copy/paste data off of it. Step 6. There is no step 6. Throw your old drive away, I guess. This device allows you to connect that old drive to your new PC just like connecting an external hard drive. This device provides power to the drive and has an adapter ago you can connect it via USB. Step 1. Power up your new PC. Step 2. Connect power supply and USB adapter to old drive. Step 3. Place old drive on flat surface, don't move it around. Step 4. Connect USB adapter to your new PC. Step 5. Access your old drive and copy/paste data off of it. Step 6. There is no step 6. Throw your old drive away, I guess.
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You need a USB slot to do a copy of your operating system. If not, take the hard drive out and use a desktop to transfer the data from the old lap top to the new.
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It can be downloaded online through the system. Just put in the new hard drive and it'll walk you through the rest.
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No, use your manufacture drive tool , third party software or simply reformat existing drive
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You can migrate the drives to a new unit but there are a few things that get lost. see this tutorial:http://www.synology.com/en-us/support/tutorials/484
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Order an Apricorn EZ upgrade kit through Amazon. I switched from 120 gb drive to a 500gb drive and kept everything including my operating system, settings, bookmarks, emails, contacts etc without loosing anything. It takes a few hours to transfer all the data but just be patient. The Apricorn kit worked like a charm.
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No, you just have to go through the lengthy process of re-downloading everything onto the new hard drive
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Yes, you will be able to access the root directory and copy any and all files with this. Just don't try and boot from the old drive and you will be fine.
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Yes you can, thats pretty much what we used it for and also to transfer all the old data from the old hard drive to a newer one.
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Yes, as long as the drive has enough space for every thing on the old hard drive.
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Yes, as long as your not transferring more then 230gig to the new drive. As far as transferring all your info they make a bunch of cloning software. BUT! I highly recommend just reinstall everything from scratch and only transferring what you need from your old to new drive. It will make it run a lot smoother and cleaner.
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There are in existence tools to copy entire partitions from one drive to another. This is the answer to both questions. You will also need an adapter to connect the new drive to a USB port on the laptop. These are usually less than twenty dollars.
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yes, put the hard drive in an external enclosure to convert it into an external hard drive
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There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the... » Read More There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister « Show Less
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Yes, I have done that. I installed the new hard drive in the second drive location in the computer box. Then all you have to do is run the clone process. After that completed I moved the drive C: cable to the new drive and removed the old drive from the box. I recommend saving the old drive in case of a failure in the new drive (it happened to me).