Hard Drive upgrade - what is the best software to transfer information

I don't know how to transfer files and folders, no problem, but I want to upgrade my hard drive but don't want to lose my settings or programs.  I don't want to start over.  I had success in the past with some programs when switching from an old computer to a new, but it will not work on the upgrade.  Anyone know of a program that will allow me to put an external information, install the new hard drive and install XP, then copy the original information and programs.  The challenge for programs to work properly.

It's on an Inspiron 8600 running XP Pro.

Message edited by max2000 on 17/04/2008 07:35

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