Please Help, Hard Drive Copy

[Platypus]

I simply want to copy my whole hard drive to another, external drive. The "copy and paste" method doesn't work. Most programs compress and change the files. I want the exact files, non-compressed, and easily accessible on another drive. The only program I have seen that can do this is Drive Image 7, which I purchased, but it doesn't work on my computer. PLEASE HELP

[Ashraful]

Try Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

[IamTheKing9]

You'll have to go to a computer professional. I guess you can do it yourself, but its better not to risk it, since you don't really know how to do it, and might end up deleting everything from your computer.

[arun.v]

Originally Posted by Platypus

I simply want to copy my whole hard drive to another, external drive. The "copy and paste" method doesn't work. Most programs compress and change the files. I want the exact files, non-compressed, and easily accessible on another drive. The only program I have seen that can do this is Drive Image 7, which I purchased, but it doesn't work on my computer. PLEASE HELP

a computer professional might surely help.

[puppynut5]

You should ghost your hard drive... It's the best way to get a 100% copy of your hard drive. I can create and upload a ghost boot cd that will allow you to do a 1 for 1 hard drive copy if you'd like. Just let me know and I'll get on it.. I had one before I'm sure I can find it and if not I'll just create another one.

A ghost boots into the computer without accessing any files on the hard drive. That way none of the files are locked or in use and you can successfully clone the drive.