data transfer help please...

mumof3mk

Hi there
I am just putting a new H/D in my sons desktop it's a 500gb as he only has 38gb in it.
Is there any way I can transfer all data to new drive and use new drive to run comp on( from start up) after which using 38gb drive just as a back up disc?
ATM 38gb is main 500gb is empty want to have 500gb as main and 38gb as empty sorry if this sounds basic to most but still learning lol.
many thanks for reading and for any help

enfield_freddy

I,m sorry I am struggling to understand your question, can you tell me more info


the hard drive that is in the machine now , how big is it?
the new hard drive what size?




please answer those questions , then we can proceed

mumof3mk

i need to transfer all data from a 38g harddrive to 500gb harddrive, so the computer works and runs from 500gb. without a 38 gb being there.

mumof3mk

both hardrives are in the computer now. the 38gb is main drive and 500gb second drive

enfield_freddy

I have never heard of a 38g hard drive? do you mean the space left on the drive after its full of stuff?

mumof3mk

its a 40 gb harddrive, but only 38 of it shows

enfield_freddy

ok ,you can move the files (pics / vids / music) over to the new drive , then delete them from the original drive , or set to reloading windows from scratch on the new drive


I suggest unless you are knowledgeable , just to move them over , and carry on booting from your original drive , will this suffice?

flashg67

Google for disk imaging programs - eg www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/backup-your-computer-by-making-an-image-of-your-hard-drive/

It will copy all thhe data onto the new drive so you can use and boot from the new drive. backup anything that is really important eksehere - eg. flash drive just in case it goes wrong (unlikely).

As above, if it's just the space you need and can leave both drives in the machine, I'd go with Enfield Freddy's option

enfield_freddy

we are still awaiting to hear the size of the original drive fitted in the machine , 1t to 500g might not fit

mumof3mk

original drive was 40gb , new drive added is 500gb

i want to put all data including windows etc, onto the 500gb and remove the 40gb one

enfield_freddy

ok , how old is the computer , and what operating system are you using , win xp , 7 , 8


it must be very old if there is only a 40g hard drive


do you have any disks that came with the computer ?




edit: the drive CANNOT be a 40 g if you have windows loaded , !!! , what make , model is it?