replacing drives

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whooker

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I have a computer I use a lot for audio and am planning to replace the c disc (containing apps and windows xp), as it is filling up. I am wondering if I will need to reinstall windows and / or intel software. I'm not sure if I have the old installation discs, or even if I do microsoft and / or Intel might want more money from me. Given that I plan to upgrade my entire rig not way too far in the future I definitely don't want to repurchase xp.

Can I somehow copy the contents of my c disc as it is currently, save it, and then transfer it to the new c disc? I do have a few bays (?) free, and a usb backup storage disc.

Yr help greatly appreciated. If you notice any misunderstandings of reality in this post,please enlighten. thxxx
 
That's probly easier^.
If the current c drive isn't failing, you could also clean out the unneeded and move some things to another drive. You can redirect things like user/public/default.. all the "my" folders and more. All the programs don't have to be on c (some may need to be on the same partition as your user folder tho). Either way, you can still just clean install the,,drivers/programs/etc,,that you have discs for.
 
thx alot guys . . . between this thread and the link to the other I think I've got a handle on it . . . much appreciated
 
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