If I already have Windows 7 installed on my Samsung 840 PRO SSD, would I need to format and reinstall Windows upon installing this card?
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If Windows 7 is already installed on you're Samsung 840 PRO SSD, then I don't see why you would need to reinstall windows 7 on you're SSD. All you are doing is changing your controller card.
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As long as you don't change the motherboard, you're OK. I have changed out both my laptop and desktop (OS) hard drives to SSDs with no problem.There is a Microsoft Licensing FAQ on this --- it's under Refurbished/Used PCs.http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=ZeL6n4MrK8a
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If you installed the SSD Internal and you plan on using Windows on it, you have to connect it to the motherboard Sata 3 connector, and if you don't have a Sata 3 connector on the motherboard you have to connect it to the card external (e-sata) as a data drive!.
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Nope. Your XBOX doesn't have the functionality that can format and set up the drive by itself. It will be on SATA I or II most likely and terrible controllers that will gain nothing from the SSD. Plus, with TRIM it will kill the SSD slowly and you won't have nearly as much storage for the money using an SSD. Don't do it; it won't work.
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I have the Samsung 840 in another computer. I see no difference,Both are very good.
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came with window 7 pro pre-installed, and with a windows 8 disk - I assume there's a downgrade license from window 8 to windows 7 - not sure otherwise
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I have tested with Windows 7 32 bit and it does. I was even able to boot from a mechanical HD connected to the card, but not with an SSD one.
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Do you have a Windows 8 CD? If so, it's the same as previous Windows installations (or any OS for that matter). Install the SSD, insert the CD and change your primary boot device to your DVD drive via your BIOS. When it boots, you'll be greeted with the Windows installer. From there, you can choose what drive to install it on (assuming you have more than just the single SSD), and then all you have to do is change your boot device to match your SSD.
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Yes. It is installed the same way as a hard drive. You can even install both of them if you want. But note that, the ssd is for more speed at saving but have less memory. Hope this could help. Have a good day
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Yes you should be able to upgrade it - but our business apps require us to have Windows 7 pro. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Win8+. I'd suggest doing an upgrade instead of a fresh install to keep your drivers, but suggest you go to Samsung's website if any drivers don't carry over.
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Yes, it is upgradeable to 240/500GB M2 SSDs, but you need to void the warranty (as it requires modification of the internal hardware and opening the computer) and requires some configuration from the HDD, so it is possible a clean install of Windows may be required after modification to accomodate the new SSD drive.
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The cloning software makes an identical copy of your old hard drive. If Windows 7, or Office, or anything else worked before you installed the SSD, it will operate perfectly afterwards. The "computer" does not see anything different. Just clone your hard drive which has Windows installed. And when it is finished, install the SSD. Then, button up your computer and it will boot up without your needing to do anything.Good luckJohn
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I used a backup program (Acronis True image) to copy the OS onto the SSD. It then guided me how to change to boot from the new SSD. No reinstall of Win 8 needed, just copy to SSD and set that drive as boot drive. Pretty easy. It never asked for windows key in the process. For an easier process still, buy the migration kit for your specific SSD which will come with the hardware you may need as well. I was in your shoes and like you thought it was going to be harder than it was. Good luck and enjoy the 5-second boot up afterward. JF
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Here is what I had to do. Format the SSD, so it will be recognized as a drive with a new drive letter. Don' forget, cloning will bring over your present operating system as well, so upgrade it first, if you want a new one.Both Samsung and Seagate have included software. Be sure only to use USB 2.0. bE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE A FAIRLY NEW MB, CONTACT THE MB Co. which SATA CONNECTIONS (PORTS) TO USE. SOME ARE TOO SLOW.
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You can install it but it may not boot on the first try. If it does not wrk initially, you can boot from a USB or network, then you go to preferences and set the drive as your default boot drive and it will be fine. The boot time though is faster using ssd on a sata connection than on this card!
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Yes you can as you have a slot for it. You will need to clone over the existing install or reinstall Windows. There are also USB enclosures and normal SATA adapters.
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk