Moving contents of a hard drive

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I have removed a hard drive from an old IBM computer and intend to format it
and use it as a back up in one newer computer. I would very much like to move
its contents including the Windows Pro OS to another drive in a newer
computer connected to it by a LAN. If it is not possible or desireable to
move the OS I probably could install it on the new computer as I still have
the CD purchased from a store in a box. If helpful I could temporarily
install that drive in the computer I wish to use it in, but have been warned
that just moving the drive could cause significant problems because of the
differences in the platform of the 2 computers.

Please tell me the best way to proceed.

Secondly when I have two drives in each newer computer please tell me the
easiest way to move the contents of one drive to the other drive in the same
computer to use as a back up.

Thank you.
 
Trader Chuck said:
I have removed a hard drive from an old IBM computer and intend to format it
and use it as a back up in one newer computer. I would very much like to move
its contents including the Windows Pro OS to another drive in a newer
computer connected to it by a LAN. If it is not possible or desireable to
move the OS I probably could install it on the new computer as I still have
the CD purchased from a store in a box. If helpful I could temporarily
install that drive in the computer I wish to use it in, but have been warned
that just moving the drive could cause significant problems because of the
differences in the platform of the 2 computers.

Please tell me the best way to proceed.

Secondly when I have two drives in each newer computer please tell me the
easiest way to move the contents of one drive to the other drive in the same
computer to use as a back up.

Thank you.
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