I am wanting to copy a windows 7 partition to a new drive and then use the old drive as an external backup. I intend to copy the MBR and the disk signature. I know I will then need to re-initialize the old drive and assign a new disk signature so both drives can be used in the same machine. Can anyone advise on the best way to assign that new disk signature? Someone suggested bootsect /nt60 ?
Related to this us the issue is having easybcd possibly write the new MBR:
Related to this us the issue is having easybcd possibly write the new MBR:
- Does Easybcd write a new disk signature as part of the MBR?
- I have seen an instance where Windows 7 loads and the Vista loading screen actually displays during the load instead of the new Windows 7 loading screen. Doesn't seem to cause a problem but it looks a bit unusual while its happening. Is this what you would get if you used Easybcd to install the MBR since it installs Vista level MBR code as opposed to the new Windows 7 level MBR code?