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So here is my situation. Any suggestions and/or advice would be appreciated.
I am about to move to a new office different department, different subnet and unfortunately different computer. I asked to take my machine with me (easiest solution) but it was not feasible.
My computer is hooked up to our local intranet and I have access to a number of on-line hard drives. I also have to log in at the startup using my ID number.
That said, I have installed and purchased a number of programs on this computer, plus modifications, plus all of my data and files is there anyway that I could make a copy of my HD and toss it in my new computer once I change offices? Both are Win XP machines and Dell desktops if that is important.
Ideally I would like to have my old desktop follow me. It would save a lot of time. If I could bring a cloned copy and simply swap hard drives it would make life much easier but I know that is full of inherent technical problems.
Can anyone suggest a solution? And the IT guys in both places are territorial and not inclined to do any more than they have to. The solution I have been given is to suck it up and reinstall everything. This may be my only choice but I thought Id inquire first.
Cheers.
I am about to move to a new office different department, different subnet and unfortunately different computer. I asked to take my machine with me (easiest solution) but it was not feasible.
My computer is hooked up to our local intranet and I have access to a number of on-line hard drives. I also have to log in at the startup using my ID number.
That said, I have installed and purchased a number of programs on this computer, plus modifications, plus all of my data and files is there anyway that I could make a copy of my HD and toss it in my new computer once I change offices? Both are Win XP machines and Dell desktops if that is important.
Ideally I would like to have my old desktop follow me. It would save a lot of time. If I could bring a cloned copy and simply swap hard drives it would make life much easier but I know that is full of inherent technical problems.
Can anyone suggest a solution? And the IT guys in both places are territorial and not inclined to do any more than they have to. The solution I have been given is to suck it up and reinstall everything. This may be my only choice but I thought Id inquire first.
Cheers.