I don't have a Windows 7 install disc. Will this clone my operating system to the new SSD?
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I tried using on Windows 7 Pro and it didn't work. The version of the included software was confirmed by the manufacturer to be outdated.
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It should replicate it completely. Worst case it may ask you for the Win 7 Key.
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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/
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It would not by itself :). There are a few cloning softwares that would do that. Some ssd's would come with cloning software installed but I don't know if this one does. Also keep in mind the size of the data on the original HD not to exceed your drive capacity
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Uninstall current operating system from your hard drive. Then get official windows 7 and install it.
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No, you need to remove it and put it in the 'source' bay. You then need a drive at least as large as the original for the 'target' bay. If the 'target' drive is larger, you can tack on the additional space after you clone it, install it and boot into the OS (i.e. using disk management on Windows computers).
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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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Yes. The clone will be identical to the original. SSD behave the same as regular hard drive (although much faster)
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no, if you already have win 7 on your pc. google how to make recovery disk from your pc, then use the recovery disk to install it. option 2 clone the drive, there software on WD site and how to do it. but if you don't already have win 7 then you need to buy one
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I recommend backing up your existing install on the hard drive with a product like Ghost or something similar to clone / copy your windows install to the SSD then save the hard drive just in case it does not work out. Just because you switch to a new hard drive there is no need to reinstall the os and all the apps. Huge waste of time.
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You would need a valid (unused) Windows 7 key, so most likely you'd need to buy a copy. I just did this, there are a few changes you need to make in bios to get it to install, too.
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First Question: There is a way to do a clean install with the upgrade version on an empty formatted hard drive. At windowssecret.com there are complete instructions. Second Question: You actually need to buy the 64 bit version
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Yes it does clone the OS, I clone my Windows 8 from Toshiba HDD to OCZ SSD 60GB, I am running the same now.
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Yes, provided the SSD has as much space as you need. I moved the data folders (documents, pictures, music, etc.) onto a standard hard drive, then cloned just the operating system and most-used programs onto the SSD. That gives fast boot and response from the SSD, but cheaper bulk storage on the standard hard drive.
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of course it will.just plug into the USB of your computer and let it find the new hardware.Don't need to use the install disk.. just puts more crap ya don't need on your hard drive.
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I had no issue cloning a Windows 7 drive. Computer started up with new drive without a problem.
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Windows 7 came pre-installed. No OS disk was provided. The only option is to make a recovery disk.
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Yes, you can do it if the SSD has the same size of your partition on HDD that you are doing a clone. For example: SSD=256Gb and HDD = 256Gb, OK! But, if SSD=256Gb and the HDD=320Gb, no possible to make a clone.
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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