Mirror MacBook HD with Windows Partition to new External HD....Possible?

I am going to purchase a 500 gb SATA HD and want to install it in my macbook. My current Macbook HD is partitioned and running windows as well. Will Disk utility mirror my existing HD exactly how it is to my new external HD? Windows and all? Or will I need to partition my new 500 gb once installed in the macbook and reinstall windows?

Hi ahartig;
I don't think so. I think you will have to find another tool to handle the Windows partition.
If you really want to know for sure you might repost over in the Boot Camp Forum where the Windows gurus tend to hang out.
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