After installation how do I get windows back onto the new drive from the old one?
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U can use a cloning software... I use Acronis backup... or if u r doing a clean install u will need ur original disks and take out ur old drive and put that one in and run the install of ur OS
258072
I did quite a bit of Googling before I tackled the SSD installation and settled on using EaseUS Todo Backup Free to get Windows, etc., cloned to the new drive. As far as I recall, I had no problems with the installation and cloning process, and I've not had any problems with the PC in the six months or so since I installed the SSD drive.
258073
I bought: Apricorn SATA Wire Notebook Hard Drive Upgrade Kit with USB 3.0 Connection ASW-USB3-25 (Grey) This clones the old drive and replicates it to the new drive.
258074
You will need your Org Install disk that came with your computer or your Org Win OS 7 , 8 , XP what ever you want to use . Also you could use Linux OS it is another OS that is a free down load on the internet it is not as user friendly as windows but is getting there.
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Make a backup of your current drive with the backup software built into windows.Your going to need 3 DVDS to do so.After the backup is made,you can install your SSD.Then reinstall the backup you just made to the SSD.That will put just windows back onto the SSD drive,and nothing else.If you want to copy the whole drive.Check out the link. It may help you decide on how you want to do it. http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid+state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
1323372
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.
2238297
Installation is fairly simple however I would recommend you get help from someone that has some experience. If you intend to replace the existing drive with this one, you must first clone the information on your present drive to the new drive before you replace the old drive. That means you must obtain a cloning program such as E-Z Gig to perform that task. Once that is completed, it is a matter of unplugging the old drive and plugging the new one in.
1795272
It's not an option with this version. You have to wipe the hard drive and install Windows 7 from scratch. So try and save your data off another drive or usb device.
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Yes, I have done that. I installed the new hard drive in the second drive location in the computer box. Then all you have to do is run the clone process. After that completed I moved the drive C: cable to the new drive and removed the old drive from the box. I recommend saving the old drive in case of a failure in the new drive (it happened to me).
1707444
It should. Carefully remove yours. It will have a aluminum frame and a rubber cover. Remove the frame and cover and attach them to the new hard drive and install. Wil will need a FULL version of windows it reinstall
2239694
You need to load the registry hive of the cloned drive and edit that is what I meant. You have to swap the drive letters for the original drive and the cloned drive.
736710
Thanks Terence!This is exactly the info I was looking for! One more question, do you know if the copy of Windows 7 that is factory-installed comes already activated or do you have to activate it on first-boot? If I am to replace the hard drive with a new one (that being the only change) I don't want to face potential activation lock-out because Microsoft thinks I'm trying to install it on an entirely different machine.
1315101
transfer it first to an external hard drive then transfer to this drive after you install it.
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Matt, check this link out and hope it works out for you: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/
2056896
You have to format the drives. Search for disk partition in Windows, open it, then right-click and format the correct drives.
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I put in a drive with data on it and windows wouldn't recognize it unless I formatted it first. Works fine after formatting, but I had to backup all of my data before using the drive.
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least... » Read More The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine. « Show Less
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine.
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You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade. Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a backup/copy for your personal files in case your upgrade goes badly.
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if it is the same drive as the old one you need to remove the other motherboard and put it on the new one. unsolder the six wires take a picture if you have too. then reinstall the drive.