did I lose my software from my hard drive - windows xp cloning

I installed a program that is essential to my business - software transmitter is out of business - I have a hard drive failing.

IF I clone my hard drive will I be able to use my software without reloading or re-registration - I have windows XP.

Cloning is the absolutely correct process to use.  Don't forget to do it fast, before your drive actually dies.

If all goes well (never say there are never problems), you will not lose anything or to do anything other than swap the new drive for the old drive.  In addition, cloning does not erase the original disc in order to verify the new drive before you erase or destroy the original.

For safety, use an external hard drive enclosure to hold the new drive when cloning.

Whatever you do, do NOT restart Windows with the original drive and the cloned drive connected as internal drives.

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