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    Copy system disk to ssd

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kazama, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. kazama

    kazama Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi i buyed a ssd 256gb and want know if is possible copy the system disk 320gb to the new ssd.


    Is posible make a direct copy or have to reinstall all? where are the OS and drivers dont see any restore disk or something in the dell package.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    kazama, Sep 24, 2012
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    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    You can use alienrespawn to the SSD.

    But a clean install is recommended.
     
    ratchetnclank, Sep 24, 2012
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  3. kazama

    kazama Notebook Enthusiast

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    How to make a clean install, i dont see any OS disk, is there some hidden partition or something?
     
    kazama, Sep 24, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 24, 2012
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  5. kazama

    kazama Notebook Enthusiast

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    is there an Alienware Microsoft Windows 7 Disk with the package? will check again...
     
    kazama, Sep 24, 2012
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    There should be one. If there is none you should contact your local support to get it.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 24, 2012
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  7. kazama

    kazama Notebook Enthusiast

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    damm i finded it! thanks for your steps :D
     
    kazama, Sep 24, 2012
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    Cool Kazama, you will need the drivers after installing Windows, find them clicking here.
     
    Alienware-Pablo_R, Sep 25, 2012
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    kazama Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your support :) , will take a bit to install all.
     
    kazama, Sep 25, 2012
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