Yes you can, but keep in mind that if the drive you buy is an 'OEM' version
you get the hard drive and nothing else.
So you will need to download the software from the drive manufacture's web
site.

If you purchase a 'Retail' version you get the software CD, cables and
install sheet.

JS


"m32" <Michael.Warthan@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I need to replace an ageing 180 gig (boot) drive, and I found a great
> deal on a 160 gig drive. If I only using 100 gigs of the 180, can I
> just transfer the what's on 180 to the 160 without any problems? I'm
> assuming that I will use whatever software comes with the drive to do
> the transfer. Thanks!