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  How to pass windows 7 to a new hard drive using Acronis True Image Home 2011:
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  The same technique should also work for Vista.

  Note: Acronis now sells their 2012 for the UI version may be slightly different.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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  Windows 7 Hardware/Software Compatibility Center.

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