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PC Stats has posted a new beginners guide about cloning WindowsXP



PCstats has previously covered a handful of disk cloning software programs which are useful for the purpose of backing up your data by making an identical copy of your hard disk. Now we'll look at another essential use for disk cloning: Copying an existing WindowsXP installation to a new hard drive.

Well, ask yourself; are you planning to upgrade your computer's hard disk at some point? Are buying a new computer to replace your old one? If the answer to either of these questions is 'yes', then this guide is definitely for you. You could reinstall WindowsXP on the new drive, but that means reinstalling all your software and redoing your personal configurations all over again. The solution to this problem is to clone your old hard disk.
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