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Hi I'm shortly going to get my macbook pro replaced due to an error with the machine and will need to transfer everything across, the thing is I won't have the two computers physically present at the same time.
As I'll be handing my present one in, the next might arrive a few days later so I won't be able to use the Firewire migrate cable thing.
Some specs:
My present Macbook Pro is C2D with Tiger
My new Macbook Pro C2D will have Leopard.
So, I've just bought a Western Digital Essential MyBook 320 gig and wondering how to go about transferring everything across and formatting it as I've never used a proper external hard disk before, just USB dongles.
Am I right in thinking that It's best to write zeros all over it and then format (by clicking erase) on OS Extended (Journaled) ? Is that the safest format?
Also, can I just grab my 'User' folders (two accounts) and click and drag them over the the hard disk?
What did everyone else do? Sorry if this has already been answered, I have been trying to find answers.
Thanks, any help or advice much appreciated

Scottishengineer:
Just to expand a bit on the excellent advice you've already received:
1. Format your external HDD GUID as follows:
Formatting, Partitioning Erasing an External HDD
• Connect external HDD to computer
• Turn on external HDD
• Start up computer and log in
• Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility and launch DU.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select Partition tab in main panel.
• Click on Options button
• Select GUID Partition Table for Intel Macs; (Apple Partition Map (PPC Macs))
• Click OK
• Select number of partitions in pull-down menu above Volume diagram.
For more partitions than one, after you have selected the number of partitions adjust the size of the partition by selecting the top partition and typing in the size; then move down if more adjustments need to be made.
(See Dr. Smoke’s FAQ Backup and Recovery for tips on partitioning external HDD)
• Type in name in Name field (usually Macintosh HD)
• Select Volume Format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
• Click Partition button at bottom of panel.
• Select Erase tab
• Select the sub-volume (indented) under Manufacturer ID
• Check to be sure your Volume Name and Volume Format are correct.
• Click Erase button
• Repeat above procedure to erase each partition
2. After your external HDD is formatted, partitioned and erased use SuperDuper to clone entire volume on your internal HDD to the external HDD.
3. Boot from the external HDD.
• Then launch Disk Utility in Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
• Select your internal HDD (manufacturer ID) in sidebar.
• Select Erase tab
• Click on Security Options button
• Select Option to Writer zeros
• Click OK, then Erase.
This procedure will completely wipe your HDD before returning the computer. Be sure you test your cloned backup to be sure it is working properly before wiping the internal HDD.
Please do post back with further questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius

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