Ron, I ran into the same dilemma when I upgraded the HD in my Beige G3. I was running 8.6 at the time and decided to just copy it over to the new drive. I dragged the old HD icon onto the new HD icon and 15-20 minutes later, it was finished. Dragging the icons ensures that any necessary hidden files are copied over also. Then I "blessed" the system folder on the new drive (open, then close it), set the startup disk and restarted. The only real problems encountered were broken aliases and an occasional registration that had to be re-entered. (The broken aliases occur after the old drive is removed.) This, obviously, works best if you have a stable system to begin with.
That was my first venture. After fighting with a new 40 GB Maxtor drive that was in the model number series with many issues, I installed an IBM 120GXP, 40 GB drive in it's place and re-installed everything from scratch. I did that to minimize possible corruption from the Maxtor. Took a LOT longer, but my system is more stable now. Might even put X back on. Another method is to install a fresh system on the new drive and use Conflict Catcher's "System Merge" function. CC is available at: http://www.conflictcatcher.com/ I believe you can still install it in demo mode and run System Merge. Sorry about the long reply, but I've been lurking for a while and finally had something to offer. Mark Lavelle On 9/7/02 11:33 PM, "Ron Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > snip > > Question: bought the new W.D. HD and want to replace the 30 GB HD. It > still works fine, but is almost out of space. My daughters play a lot of > games on the G-4, specifically the Sims, Tropico, and Myst III. I have > 1.5GB of Ram, so that's not an issue. How do I transfer the existing data > on my 30 GB HD over to the new HD? Can I just make a full copy of the HD > and put it in a folder on the 2nd HD, and then after installing the new HD, > simply drag that folder into the new HD and open it? Is it that simple to > do? Should I do a complete new and clean install? I have almost all of the > 3rd party software discs. I also have all of the G-4 start up discs and OS > 9.2.1 install discs. I was hoping that I wouldn't have to spend hours > sitting at the computer trying to reinstall everything if it isn't > necessary. Could I make a full back up on an Iomega tape floppy and then > reinstall it back onto the new HD? Adding a 2nd HD and installing OS 10.1.2 > and then upgrading it 10 10.1.5 and installing all of the apps was not at > all difficult. However, I've heard trying to transfer an OS from one HD to > another HD can be tricky and certain steps have to be followed. The HD is > supposed to be already formatted for a Mac. The 1st one was. I do have a > few programs, perhaps 18 to 24 programs that I downloaded direct from a site > and don't have any discs. I'd love to keep those without having to go back > and try to recall the Key Code and password, etc. > > Sorry for the lengthy post, but I wanted to explain everything as well as I > could. Any help, suggestions, or tips to be aware of from anyone who has > successfully done this would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks in advance > and I hope everyone has a peaceful and blessed Sunday with their friends or > family! > > Aloha, > > Ron Ward > G-List co-nanny > Austin, TX > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
