How to transfer all files and programs from old HDD to new HDD?

I would like to change my laptop's HDD to one with a larger capacity. Is there a way for me to transfer all my current content to the new HDD from the old one without having to re-install all programs/ the OS?

Check this MS page about Windows Backup and Restore Center
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/features/backup.aspx
There you can find this:
+Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore Available in Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions, Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore is a comprehensive, image-based backup tool that will help you out of a tight spot if you need to recover your entire system+.
So I would assume that this is similar to the ghost or another image tools

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