Copy backup disk to a new drive?

Hi
I'm a fairly new mac user, and trying to copy my backup drive data to a new drive. The first one ran out of space, so I bought a larger one and am trying to transfer all the data. I have tried using disk utility, but it refuses to copy it. Also dragging and dropping the file doesn't work either. Has anyone got any bright ideas please as I don't want to lose a year's worth of backups?
Thanks!!!

It would help to know how you made the backups in the first place and which exact errors you are seeing from Disk Utility and while copying. It is possible you are trying to copy items marked with specific user permissions. It is also possible the drive is corrupt and there is a file error while copying. These have two different resolutions depending upon what you tell us exactly about the errors and how you made the backup.
It is also possble your new drive is formatted for Windows and needs to be re-formatted for use with Macs.
Pondini: Formatting, Partitioning, Verifying, and Repairing Disks... - http://web.me.com/pondini/AppleTips/DU.html

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