Copying the contents of one memory card to another card.

VNC · 05-08-07, 07:32 AM

Hello, esteemed colleagues.

I have been using a 2g SD card only so far, in my Axim x51v, with the CF card slot empty.

I just purchased a new larger capacity CF card to supplement this SD card, as I needed more memory.

Is there a way to transfer safely 100% of the contents (programs and documents) in the SD Card to the CF card?

(I want to erase the SD card so that I can instal a new medical program on the SD card that will take up most of the 2 g capacity.)

I would be most appreciative for any assistance.

Thanks in advance.

Box · 05-08-07, 07:56 AM

Easiest and Fastest way is to use a multi card reader.
Put the SD and the CF in the reader and just use windows explorer to copy the SD to the CF.
This way you can check that everything is on the CF before deleting the contents of the SD.
You could do in the Ax but it would be very slow.

VNC · 05-08-07, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Box

Easiest and Fastest way is to use a multi card reader.
Put the SD and the CF in the reader and just use windows explorer to copy the SD to the CF.
This way you can check that everything is on the CF before deleting the contents of the SD.
You could do in the Ax but it would be very slow.

Thank you, Box, for your reply and your promptness. :not_worth

If I am understanding you correctly, is it just copying and pasting every file from SD to CF?
Will doing so enable me to continue using ALL the software originally installed into the SD card (as well as PDF, DOC and iSilo documents, and back-up data from Data Backup) but now residing in the CF card? No need to tamper with the registry etc? (I am a novice and technophobe!!!)

Unfortunately, I do not have a multi-card reader.

I may just try the other option: having the 2 cards within the Axim that is docked in the cradle and connected to PC via ActiveSync, opening the SD card using the PC, and copying the SD contents and pasting into the CF card, then deleting the contents of the SD card.

Will this work reliably?

Box · 05-08-07, 08:45 AM

Sorry, my mistake, I was only thinking of data files. They can easily be copied and pasted. You can copy and paste whole folders and not just one file at a time. But using Active sync will be very slow, you can buy multi card readers very cheap nowdays, it's worth it if you want to transfer lots of files.

Software installed on a card would need to be altered slightly. Shortcuts and such would be pointing to the wrong place. I've never had to do that so I hope someone else will tell you how to do it.

ReneG77 · 05-08-07, 08:53 AM

Personally I use Pocket Mechanic http://www.wizcode.com/products/view...c_professional to convert all the shortcuts/registry settings as well. Not sure how the trial version is limited.

Of course, the alternative is to backup settings (if the program allows it), uninstall from the SD and reinstall to the CF.

VNC · 05-08-07, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by ReneG77

Personally I use Pocket Mechanic http://www.wizcode.com/products/view...c_professional to convert all the shortcuts/registry settings as well. Not sure how the trial version is limited.

Of course, the alternative is to backup settings (if the program allows it), uninstall from the SD and reinstall to the CF.

Thank you Box (again) and ReneG77.

It seems it will be a chore, afterall, in what I wish to achieve.

I would not want, nor do I have the time, to re-install ALL the software; so this option is out.

From another, similar, thread:
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showthread.php?t=123110

Will the freeware Ice Mirror help me achieve my goal? (installed onto PC?)
www.icegraphics.com

Or the issue of registry and shortcuts still persists?

Thank you, good folks.

05-09-07, 03:19 AM

I have done this using Ice Mirror - freeware from Ice Graphics. Does an excellent job.

ReneG77 · 05-09-07, 04:02 AM

ICE mirror would work great for the other guy who's replacing his 1GB SD card with a 2GB SD card.

But TS is changing to a CF card. The base directory would change from "\SD Card" to "\CF Card".

VNC · 05-09-07, 12:46 PM

Thank you, ReneG77.

If I am understanding you correctly, you would recommend Pocket Mechanic over Ice Mirror in my achieving this goal of mine:
- that is, Ice Mirror will not work here (registry and shortcut problems still exist)
- and you have done, using Pocket Mechanic, exactly the same as what I intend to do now (transfering the entire contents, including installed programs, from an SD card to a CF card, and have the operating system recognise the new location of the installed programs so that they can be used as before).

Before I download the trial version of Pocket Mechanic, how easy is it to use, and where should I install it to (main memory, SD or CF card?)?

Thank you wholeheartedly for your imparted knowledge.

05-09-07, 12:53 PM

Open SD card, select "edit",then from pulldown pick "select all", then select copy. Then open CF card, anywhere on page right click then select paste.

ReneG77 · 05-10-07, 12:25 AM

I don't know what the limitations are for the trial version. Best bet is to download it and give it a go! I installed mine in the device, not the SD card.

The full version has a Relocate function that lists all your installed programs along with the path they are installed (eg if they are in SD card the path has the prefix "\SD Card\Program Files\..." ) You can select to Relocate a program and you specify the new parent folder.

In my case, I moved programs between Main memory (no prefix) and SD card ("\SD Card" prefix) It handles default shortcuts and registry keys. I've had to redo some of my SPB Pocket Plus shortcuts though. But all the programs worked flawlessly.

Yes, you have to do this program by program. There is no "move all from SD to CF".
In light of this, you may want to just uninstall and reinstall your programs.

It's very good for housekeeping :)

VNC · 05-10-07, 12:59 PM

ReneG77,

I salute you for giving me courage to proceed with Pocket Mechanic to relocate the installed software from SD to CF card. For the data files (Doc, PDF, iSilo), I shall just cut and paste.

If I continue to find it useful, I shall purchase it; in the past, I have been very reluctant to use such programs that, if used wrongly, can cause a disaster.

By the way, do I need to format/reformat the new CF card (I just inserted it, and it seems to work, like the SD card that is already in situ and in use).

I read somewhere on this forum that Pocket Mechanic can format the memory card so that the card operates faster.

If I sound like a technological imbecile, then I am!!