OK, I am a noob. I have no idea where to start with this project, but I have scoured the net, and still have not been able to figure out how to clone my hard drive to a new larger one. If anyone could list the procedure step by step, I would be ever grateful. Here are my machine specs:
Dell 260 Optiplex
2 GB RAM memory
20 GB IDE Hard Drive
Chipset: Intel i845G
Video Card : Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3
I have learned that I CAN exchange the hard drive for a 200 GB IDE one, which would be ideal, and that I can use this system’s system tools to clone the old hard drive to the new one. Irregardless, I would be ultimately ingratiated with any help from anyone on how to go about this. However, I am so short on knowledge, I am afraid that only a 1., 2., 3… list will work for me, so I understand if noone has the time. Also, I’ll need to know what connectors and so forth I’ll need (i.e. a second hard drive ribbon and power cord, etc). I am a little concerned about power adding a larger hard drive, as I have learned that the Dell GX260 power supply is not very large. If there are any other worries, I am unaware of them…aaaaahhh.
OK, sorry, if anyone has time, it’s the A to Z I need. Thanks in advance to any willing Saint…
