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Question

hard drive help

Jul 18, 2012 7:05AM PDT

hi what is best software to use to back up files & windows from my hard drive. as my harddrive is playing up.

i dont want to use external hardrive to back them up

hope somone caan help

thank you

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Clarification Request
Why are you limiting your choices?
Jul 18, 2012 7:20AM PDT

"i dont want to use external hardrive to back them up"

Since this drive is acting up, would it be OK to slip in another internal HDD then clone the drive contents while the old HDD is still working? Then we could remove the faulty drive and move the new drive to the boot position.
Bob

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harddrive help
Jul 19, 2012 8:29AM PDT

thank you for your help im no expert can you please tell me how i can do this thank you

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I'm sorry
Jul 19, 2012 8:45AM PDT

But I did give you the usual steps. Not everyone is ready to dive into PC repairs so I'm going to suggest you arrange for the drive to be cloned and the new one installed.
Bob