Is this OS ready? On the bad HD I have it is prompting me to install drivers before it can proceed with the install...I am assuming a new one won't..
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Dear Erin, all hard drives i've installed, never they asked for drivers. Except when i use RAID systems or SCSI, iSCSI HD in some situations.Even if you're Unix, Linux, Mac OS or NetWare.I hope this has helped you.
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Not an expert but whenever I have installed new HD I have just needed to format it... Never needed updated drivers with my old Vista machine...
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No. Don't waste your time. I'm on W7, the drivers won't install. If you look up the forum, a lot of customers face the same problem.
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Educated guess ... Maybe. It depends on which distribution you plan on using and how new the hardware is (as to whether or not you'll be able to find drivers yet). Bored with windows already?
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Hello Kevin, I had the same problem. Just re-download the drivers and install them again. If that doesn't work it may be a hardware issue.
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Stop trying to install it. It wrecked my computer, and I had to reinstall the OS.
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Did u watch a you tube tutorial on installing it? And double check connections? Mine started after install but it took the computer thru all sorts of blue screens like a foreign object had been implanted and was leaching off the system.
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Usually it's a problem with the install...at lease with the first Crucial SSD drive that I had. If it's like that from the start, It's when it's time to try another install. Try using you're operating system downloaded newer drivers, not the one's on the dick when you purchased the computer, they are usually outdated. Also, some good computer geeks on youtube, subscribe to them and get answers for free. Hope this helps.
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this a great computer. you might try er-installing and starting again. that means starting from start
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I tried to install Linux on it right after getting my hands on, but could not boot from CD. I think it is something about encrypted or locked boot loader. I was busy so I did not bother myself looking for a solution. But soon, I'll give it another try and find out the possible solutions and I think it is not that hard to get resolved.Reg's,Rodi
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I had no problem at all installing the drive . My problem came in when I installed my copy of Windows 7 and the old drive contained the Old Windows XP ops system. So I started getting statements that my Ops System might be counterfeit. So I spent $67.00 and ordered a full Win 7 Professional and everything is great now. Sorry I could not be of more help.Travis
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I had a very similar problem, and their tech support had me try about a dozen different things to fix it to no avail. Finally, at one point it locked up hard so I had to use the recovery disk and go back to how it was when I opened the box. Once I did that, and installed ALL the drivers first (before any games or anything) it hasn't happened again ever (about 3 months of trouble free service since).
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Don't know, mine failed after 90 days. Not sure 3rd-party units are ready for prime time; OE units in laptops, etc. seem to be OK. If data is critical, stick to proven tech: mechanical HDs. Sometimes older is better.
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yes is does. Mine is working. I installed the drivers that came with it and it did not work. I uninstalled the drivers and it started working. my advice would be to not install the drivers and if it does not work then try to install the drivers. You should just be able to plug it in and it will work.
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I'm having the same problem. Windows7 doesn't recognize it. Can't find drivers for the drive or the case ANYWHERE.
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The model I bought required adding a hard drive and ram. Then install an os. Not exactly plug and play.
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There can be an issue when upgrading to a larger HD for an HP Laptop. Computer did not recognize the new HD. I needed some assistance in getting around this issue from a Geek in order to finish the install. I recall that he did something with the bios in order to recognize the new HD, but don't recall what was done. It worked out okay and I'm happy with the new HD. Good luck.
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I first put Ubuntu 9.10 on mine (I know, a little outdated haha), and had lots of problems in terms of drivers. However, it's running Linux Mint like a champ!