Andy

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>I have Vista Ultimate and took a full backup of my system onto CD. I
> have replaced my hard drive so now I am doing a full system restore on
> the same computer
>
> I have done it successfully with the existing hard drive multiple
> times, but with my new hard drive it hangs after going into the bios.
>
> For the record, the hard drive is almost the same. They are both SATA
> Seagate 500 GB hard drives, one model numbers is AS, the other NS.
>
> I don't believe there are any jumper settings on the new SATA hard
> drive. Is there any type of sysprep I need to do to the original image?

What program did you use to backup your files? Unless you made a clone image
of your HD like with Norton Ghost or Acronis Drive Image Pro, chances are
your HD is missing some system files from your original install.

Good news is most of your other files are in tact, probably the easiest way
from here is to boot from the Vista install DVD, and perform an upgrade
install onto the new HD.

Since you have a backup still I'd try this, if it fails you might try
putting your NEW hard drive as your secondary HD, then run the software that
came with your new HD. Often times HD makers pack utility CDs that allow you
to clone your old HD to the new one, then you just swap the old HD out and
let the new one take over.

Hope I'm on track here, best of luck,
Andy.