Alan2273 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I am about to upgrade the wifes computer.I have True Image 10 installed on it , but I would like to know the best way to transfer everything to the new computer.I have a recent back up but that would take across all the old drivers for the current set up.Do I do a clone of the drive or something else, any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi Alan.The way that I am reading this is that you would like to take the existing "Operating System" along with all installed programs and data from your wifes old computer, and transfer it straight to a new computer. Is that correct ?If it becomes more complex than this, and that the "Upgrade" means that not only are you upgrading the computer but also the operating system (i.e - XP to Windows 7) I will quote AlanHo from a recent post:AlanHo said: I repeat - you cannot upgrade XP to Windows 7 irrespective of the versions - you must do a fresh install. If you are just trying to shift the whole operating system to another computer, you are likely to run into a few problems.This is because Windows operating systems do not like running in an unfamiliar environment, (Dissimilar Hardware) Although it can be done with Acronis Universal Restore.There is a lot of information on that subject about halfway through this thread: http://forums.windowsforum.org/index.php?showtopic=45696&st=0If you have the original Windows install disk for your wifes old computer, I would suggest using that, and do a fresh install on the new computer.John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi John,Yes I have a W7 64bit retail disk.And yes I want to transfer programs and data to the new build, I know that using a backup would transfer the old drivers from the original set up over, and Windows will throw a wobbly, that was why I was asking for advice.I was going to do a fresh install any way but I was looking for a short cut to save me reinstalling all her programs and data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 In your place I would go for the fresh install. Your wife can still potter about on her old computer, whilst you can turn the new build into a pleasurable experience spanned over a fews days and nights.Transferring operating systems to dissimilar hardware involves a bit of a "Learning Curve," and without "Universal Restore" or a similar type of software is almost a no-go area.In your position I would think that you just want it up and running and as hassle free as possible.In that case you would need to be able to say: "Done the learning curve, got the tee shirt, been there."Drivers would be the least of your problems. Booting up probably the major. And that would be with the correct software (Universal Restore or similar) which you do not seem to have.You would need to purchase *This* as an addition to your Acronis True Image Home Edition 2010 before even contemplating moving the operating system to a new computer. ***Additional Link ($29.99)***In your case I think fresh install is the way to go, both in terms of time and money Alan. :) John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Windows 7 will automatically find most drivers for you. When I went from XP to 7 I had all my driver discs to hand, but did not need any of them.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I don't think you have quite grasped what my post was about andsome.When I first installed the retail W7 Home premium, like you I did not have to use a disk to install the drivers, but if I do a fresh install and then install Acronis, then restore the image from the old set up, it will also install the old drivers leading to DLL hell, and that is what I am trying to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I don't think you have quite grasped what my post was about andsome.When I first installed the retail W7 Home premium, like you I did not have to use a disk to install the drivers, but if I do a fresh install and then install Acronis, then restore the image from the old set up, it will also install the old drivers leading to DLL hell, and that is what I am trying to avoid.I see what you are getting at. I have only ever restored the full image, but understand that it is possible install only bits and pieces of what is on the partition, or maybe I'm wrong again. Can you not update drivers from device manager? I check mine periodically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Alan2273The only way you are going to avoid "Hell" is to do a clean install of Windows 7 and all her software. You are not going to be able to "transfer" software across to the new system.If all her data is on a separate volume on the existing computer you could use Acronis to back this up and then resore it on the new set up - but it is just as easy to use a straight copy using Windows Explorer where you can take the opportunity of copying across just the stuff she really wants.If her data is on the same volume as her OS and software I suggest you use Windows Explorer to copy just the data to external media ready for transfer to the new set up. It makes life much easier in the future if data is on a separate volume - so partition your new disc or ideally install a second hard drive to keep her data separate from software.Don't forget to install anti malware software as soon as Windows is installed and before you install other software - Microsoft Security Essentials would be a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 AlanHo Said: It makes life much easier in the future if data is on a separate volume - so partition your new disc or ideally install a second hard drive to keep her data separate from software.If you go for the first option (Partititioning the drive) AlanHo has done an excellent tutorial on this which you can find here:/>http://forums.windowsforum.org/index.php?showtopic=45581I point this out because he is hiding his light under a bushel. :) (I will just add for anyone else reading: Using Acronis + Pack (Universal Restore) For transferring an operating system to another machine (Dissimilar Hardware) There is no DLL or Driver Hell. That is the whole reason for using "The Pack")John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 If you go for the first option (Partititioning the drive) AlanHo has done an excellent tutorial on this which you can find here:/>http://forums.windowsforum.org/index.php?showtopic=45581I point this out because he is hiding his light under a bushel. :) John.I haven't got a bushel any more - I sold mine on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 How much did you get for it and what did you do with the Peck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 How much did you get for it and what did you do with the Peck?I got four groats - and they ate the peck........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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