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burgerp
03-26-2004, 03:51 AM
OS - 2000. I copied all files on a notebook hard drive (6G) to a partition on my desktop. Then I copied all those files to a new notebook hard drive (40G) and put this hard drive into my notebook. When starting up with the new disk i get "missing operating system"

I then started up with the 2000 CD and did a fast repair without ERD. Same problem after that. I then used the old HD to make an ERD and used it to recover with the new HD, Now I get NTLDR missing message when starting up.

Please help
Direct1
03-26-2004, 03:53 AM
You need to install the OS on the new HDD. You cannot just "copy" the files to a new HDD and expect it to work.

Good luck! :D
burgerp
03-26-2004, 04:13 AM
This is my secound one that I have have a problem with. The first HD upgrade I did exactly the same way and it worked. Only difference was that the first one dual boot 2000 and 95. All I had to do before it worked was to run the repair procedure for 2000.

What besides the disk size is a problem. When you use ghost it also just copy everything over.
Direct1
03-26-2004, 04:27 AM
When you use ghost it also just copy everything over.
Not exactly. Ghost (and programs like it), make an exact image or clone of your HDD. All files, including hidden and system files are included (with their original attributes). Using the "copy" command just copies what it can "see" and some system files may not be copied.

Just re-install the OS, It's just the best way.

Good luck! :D
burgerp
03-26-2004, 04:36 AM
If I did that from the start I would be finish by now. I tried the other way because of the multiple work related programs these people use, and each of them has their own issues and sequence
of installation. And the after sales service then is the worst.

I think Norton 2003 will do the job.

But thanks.
Direct1
03-26-2004, 04:46 AM
If I did that from the start I would be finish by now.
That's the key. A lot of people always go about it the wrong way IMHO. It's easier to just re-install IF you are prepared. Having good, up-to-date backups is the key (of your data, not OS or apps).

[EDIT]: Yes, along with a fresh image to restore.

Good luck! :D
Sterling_Aug
03-26-2004, 06:30 AM
Use Norton Ghost instead from now on. It will save you more time than just copying eacvh file over.