Can I Clone My Hard Drive to a New PC?

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Can I Clone My Hard Drive to a New PC? Orlando Rodriguez wants to move programs and files from an old XP PC to a new Windows 7 one via an image backup. Unfortunately, you can't always get what you want. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector More Answer Line Q&A Migrate to a New PC Gerald Slane wants to know how to move data and settings to his new PC Share: How Do I Get DVD Content Onto My PC? Danw12321 asked the Answer Line forum how to rip video from a homemade DVD to a PC Share: What's All This About DVD Regions? John Gumbs asked the Answer Line forum why you can only change a DVD drive?s region a limited number of times Share: Answer Line With Lincoln Spector Browse Answer Line Read the latest updates in Lincoln Spector's blog. Visit the Answer Line forum on PCWorld.com Discuss hot topics and get your computing questions answered. Microsoft Office 2010 Beta View a demo of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010. View Demo Now Print Like a Pro Get professional quality prints at half the cost per page. Learn more here. Advertisement BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express Get the liberating power of the world-class BlackBerry experience--like full email and calendar sync--for free. Most Popular PCWorld Searches Laptops Antivirus Android Tablet PC iPhone Product Reviews HTC Droid Incredible 91 Pros Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android; Very fast performance Cons Boring music player Read Complete Review » Top 10 Android Phones » Top 5 Verizon Phones » Top 10 Cell Phones » Creative Vado HD (Third Generation) 90 Pros Excellent low-light performance; Wide-angle lens; Exposure controls; Earbuds can function as external mic Cons No removable storage Read Complete Review » Top-Rated HD Pocket Camcorders » Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds 94 Pros Includes unique, useful pro content-creation tools; Easily powers the most demanding software Cons Speaker quality falls short of meeting pro demands; Second screen lacks the quality of the main display Read Complete Review » Top 10 Desktop Replacement Laptops » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Windows 7 Home Premium - Upgrade Price: $76.42 Avg User Rating 2 User Reviews Windows 7 Ultimate Price: $137.50 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Windows, Office Suites, Mac OS Top News on PCWorld.com Google Goggles Text Translation: A Hands-On Trial Strap on your seatbelts, Android fans: Google Goggles has a new image-based text translation tool, and it's time to take it for a test drive. Share: The True Face of Mario Uncovering the fascinating true story behind an iconic character's origins--and why nobody likes to talk about them. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Seagate Introduces Flexible FreeAgent GoFlex Storage System The company's new line of hard drives offers various connection options through removable attachments. Share: Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot a Win for Laptop Users Pocket-size gadget can make your laptop sing at 4G speeds (where such service is available). But for other devices like smartphones and tablet PCs--not so much. Share: HP Pavilion p6330f: Stellar Performance in a Plain Package The performance is strong and the price is right, but a dearth of advanced connectivity options mars this Budget desktop's finish. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010The reviewers and bloggers of PCWorld see a great deal of software every month. In April, their favorites ran the gamut from the useful to the delightful--and a few that fit both descriptions. From encryption to syncing, from printer utilities to desktop tidiers, from problem-solvers to puzzle games and even a Commodore 64 emulator...here are the month's favorites. AxCrypt   6460 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Security Easy to use strong file encryption, integrated with Windows Explorer. Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks. Agent Ransack (32-bit version)   36254 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under File Management Search for files and look into documents without opening the actual file. Microsoft Fix It   9387 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up. Find and fix problems on XP or Vista PCs with this freebie from Microsoft. See (3) more PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: April 2010 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Beyond FTP ServerEasy to install and use; with its state of the art "explorer-like" drag and drop user interface, file distributions and collections are only a few mouse clicks away. East-Tec Eraser 2010Keep what you do on your computer to yourself! Protect your privacy, remove all evidence of your PC and Internet activity and improve system performance. Get East-Tec Eraser 2010 today!

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