moveing os and programs to a new/old hdd

[gtr125]

hi im new here and looking for advice on how to move my OS and programs to a new/old hdd

my laptop is a lenovo R60 IBM think pad. the hdd inside is only 50gb. the new one is a Hitachi 5k500 250gb.i would like to keep all my flies if its possible. im running Windows 7 ultimate 86x. thanks

ps i have a 500gb external hdd also

 

[cklaubur]

Disk cloning software is your friend. Since Western Digital owns Hitachi now, check with them for Acronis True Image WD Edition Software. Use of it is free on a computer equipped with a WD hard drive, but it may allow usage with your Hitachi.

Casey

 

[gtr125]

Disk cloning software is your friend. Since Western Digital owns Hitachi now, check with them for Acronis True Image WD Edition Software. Use of it is free on a computer equipped with a WD hard drive, but it may allow usage with your Hitachi.

Casey

thanks i will try this