On Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:48:12 -0600, M.L. wrote:

I plan to replace the 500GB drive with the same size and type. I'm
going to first try using Macrium Reflect Free to create an image of
the entire HD

I'd replace the drive with an SSD and then use Macrium Reflect to clone
the old drive to the new one. Then shut down and immediately remove the
old drive and allow it to boot from the new one and you should be good
to go.

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