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Migrate Win2k-HDD to new hardware

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by john.m1 1 view

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Hi All, set the scene. we (you & me) cannot clone (ghost) a win2k HDD to a larger one in a new desktop because of the SID problem? is this correct?

So if my computer blows up-disintegrates-catches fire or just sues me for divorce, how do i migrate the surviving HDD to a new and different computer? is there an answer or do i just do it the hard way, i.e. reinstall win2k give the new machine the old network ID number and put back all software and data? Some Progress this! Come on M-Soft we are not all criminals, this is a legitimate requirement.

any advice welcome, consider me a novice. (this time only)

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by john.m1

charlie is (normally) me darlin'
but M-Soft have mucked up the knowledge base and removed this article, i'll hold back on the points for a while, PS I've reinstalled now anyway but i'll be doing this again so i still want to learn the bestway. cheers.

by shmaltz

First of all you could clone a Windows machine and not have a problem with the SID. Windows 2000 inludes a tool on the CD just for this it is called sysprep.exe. You can download an upgrade from Microsofts website (called sysprep 1.1) that will alsolet you inlude new drivers if the hadrware is different (if you clone a new machine).
So now to your question if your comptuer blows up ..... ? the answer is in the previuos lines.

by john.m1

Well, it didn't really blow up i just needed to migrate from a machine which was legacy from an old defunct dell contract to a bright shiny new all singer and dancer, and, i just wanted to do it quickly and easily,,,,and completely.

by thechas

I saved a copy of the MS article.

Send me an e-mail via the peer-directory link.
Last name Harag

and I will e-mail the article to you.

Chas

by john.m1

i've doubled the points in the hope that i can share them between thechas and newyorker211 not sure if this will work but my intentions are good, john.m1

by shmaltz

So I gave you my answer you can do it using the Sysprep 1.1 tool and any gohsting program.

by john.m1

Hi To - TheChas - went to peer directory couldn't find an email link?

please mail article to - john.m1@lineone.net - thanks for the xtra help
John Mahoney

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