I'm trying to upgrade my Dell Optiplex 755 running Windows. Does the disk come with OS transfer software (so I can move Windows to the new disk)?
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Unfortunately, no it doesn't. It's just a barebone hard drive. You will have to do a new install of windows or get a cloning/migration software kit. Or your other option is to buy a Solid State Drive kit that comes with the cloning/migration software.
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My SSD came with a migration CD with software which worked flawlessly for me. It transferred from my HDD while in Windows, then automatically set the boot after restart. With many worries about aligning the partition, turning on TRIM, etc. I can say this was one of the most worry free SSD installs I've done.
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Short answer: Yes. I did it and it works great. Long Answer: It's not simple, especially if you are upgrading to a smaller disk. 1) Create a recovery disk/thumb drive with the Windows Utility. Besides being a good idea, they offer you the option to delete the Recovery partition from the back end of the drive. Doing so will allow you to more easily manipulate the existing partitions for transfer. 2) Delete the blank d: Data partition. I am not sure why they break it up like this. Possibly shrink the System partition (I first went to a 128GB drive, then to a 256). 3) Unscrew the bottom, remove the drive (REAL SHUT DOWN FIRST!!!) 4) I tried to use Clonezilla to duplicate the drive, but this didn't work so well. So I ended up using a simple dd command in linux. If all this is beyond you, just find a local geek to help. 5) Plugged in the new drive, screwed it all back up, and it worked! ONE ISSUE!!! Upon reboot, Windows thinks it's a special version called Windows To Go, and won't let you install from the MS Store. Here is the solution: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/W8ITProWTG/thread/af05f60a-4cb0-4561-b49f-71938dad6853
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I personally found Actonis to be significantly less than useful. Was a poor purchase decision. As far as migration / upgrade of HDD size or types, I simply used windows back-up to create an image on my 3TB external Seagate HDD and a recovery DVD set. Then I did my drive swap, made sure my PC had the DVD as an alternate boot drive and then booted from the recovery DVDs. Piece of cake, albeit a lengthy process.
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Yeah you can upgrade even if you don't have the original or real version of windows only thing you need to know is when you upgrade you will lost your data unless you back it up on a external hard drive or usb
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Yes you can. I used this to upgrade from a SATA 128GB SSD to a 256GB SSD. You install the software, connect the new target SATA drive with the adapter, select the partition to copy and let it run. Took me 45 minutes to do this. I then shut down my PC, swapped drives and restarted the PC and I was back in business.
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The E545 comes with the light version of "Adonis" disk backup software. Simply install your upgraded drive into a USB 3.0 enclosure (~$15) then use the Adonis software to clone your factory hard drive. When that is done simply swap your factory drive and the upgraded drive. This is how I upgraded a client's new E545 to an SSD. Do an Amazon search for: ORICO 2588US3 USB 3.0 enclosure then go to customer reviews, look to the right for most recent reviews and choose the one titled "Great for Mechanical or SSD backup drive" for more detailed directions.I hope this helps:) The E545 comes with the light version of "Adonis" disk backup software. Simply install your upgraded drive into a USB 3.0 enclosure (~$15) then use the Adonis software to clone your factory hard drive. When that is done simply swap your factory drive and the upgraded drive. This is how I upgraded a client's new E545 to an SSD. Do an Amazon search for: ORICO 2588US3 USB 3.0 enclosure then go to customer reviews, look to the right for most recent reviews and choose the one titled "Great for Mechanical or SSD backup drive" for more detailed directions.I hope this helps:)
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I can not offer advice on Windows 7. If you actually get the cloning software with the package, it should not be too much of a problem. A CD was included with the drive I received that said cloning software included. All it contained was instructions on how to use the software. I used XXClone to clone my existing OS and files. My OS was a streamline XP PRO. I did have to re-register with Microsoft, but XXClone worked great.
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I don't have experience with the Dell Optiplex 755. Manual for this PC has table of the compatible ram.
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no it comes with a program for maintenance on the ssd. to migrate use windows migration tools or create an image with software like acronis
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Software disks are not included because the laptop does not an CD-ROM drive. It is built like a netbook that has no slots for disks. If you want to upgrade your system at all, you would need to purchase the upgrade directly from Windows. Windows will give you the files that you need for the upgrade, and you would probably just have to go through the reinstall process. I might be a bit off on the upgrade process, but for this PC there are no disks involved in a software upgrade, that is for sure.
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The Restore Partition is included on new computers for reinstalling to original factory settings or you can request the OS disk from Dell if you are the original owner. Here is more info--- http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19332656
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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.
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It does not require a previous installation of Windows. It is not merely an upgrade, but a complete install. (I used mine to install a virtual machine of Windows using Parallels Desktop.)
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Yes and no. This is for a new install. You will need to back up your data, and confirm all your software, hardware will work. There is a free program that will check your unit out at Microsoft. Download it run it and it will tell you what will or will not work. (Never had a problem upgrading a machine) Hope this helps.
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HiReally 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
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Yes, the install offers an upgrade or to do a full (clean) install which is what I did. If you're putting an SSD and hard drive in to your machine, don't connect the hard drive until after the install if you want the OS to be on the SSD. The installer can get confused if you have more than one drive available.