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    Upgrading to new computer... need to move data

    Well, that sucks big time. Okay, I'm going to try the simple way first since I gather that there is no harm to be had in doing this. If the result isn't ideal, I'll take the hard drives back out and I'll go through with the whole formatting ordeal. Any objections?
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    Upgrading to new computer... need to move data

    So I take it there is some problem with simply putting Hard Drive A-1 into Computer B without going through the trouble of formatting it and all that? I've been told that when transferring data between storage devices, the OS will transfer as well, so what is this process really doing for me? Is...
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    Upgrading to new computer... need to move data

    Wouldn't the OS be in the back-up as well, and therefore be moved back into the hard drive with all the other data?
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    Upgrading to new computer... need to move data

    Well, I'm getting some conflicting advice across the various forums I posted my question in. Some people are saying I should just delete the OS folder from Hard Drive A-1, and some people are saying I should clone it first. I am assuming the latter solution is to ensure that I have a fall-back...
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    Upgrading to new computer... need to move data

    I inherited a fancy custom-built gaming computer and want to know the specifics of how to transfer my data to the new system. For this task, I will lay out simple terminology for all the components involved. For clarity's sake, use this terminology in your answer. My current computer, Computer...
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