norco1

would using an external drive a more convenient way to copy into? thanks for your interest

Number of Disk Controller : 1 Number of Hard Disk : 2 Number of CD-ROM Drive : 2 Drives Letters : A:\ C:\ D:\ E:\ F:\ Floppy Disk : 3½" HD (1.44 Mo) Drive C: (Hard Disk) : 8 GB available on 39 GB Drive D: (CD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB Drive E: (DVD-Rom) : 0 KB available on 0 KB Drive F: (Hard Disk) : 193 GB available on 203 GB these are my drives plus and external usb component

thanks. i have two hds working. the original hd is the one almost out of storage. i assume that i remove the second hd in order to access the exchange, or is there something i should know before taking action? norco1

dell 4500 pc with standard pkge software and reinstallers. i also have an external drive for backup.

my original hd is almost filled and getting a bit noisy. my intent is to replace the old hd . what is the procedure to reinstall os to a new hd? please advise