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    Getting an SSD, cloning question.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by VariableSpark, Jun 26, 2012.

  1. VariableSpark

    VariableSpark Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all,

    Just got my m11x all set up how I like it, but now have the opportunity to get an SSD. I'd rather not reinstall all the drivers and what not, when I just did a clean installation on the previous drive. Is there any way to clone the drive, without any special hardware, and then install that "image" on my new drive? Or is a fresh install just better?

    Thanks!

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    VariableSpark, Jun 26, 2012
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    anthony212 Notebook Geek

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    When moving from a Mechanical HDD to a SDD, it is always best to do a fresh install. It allows you to get the full performance out of the SDD. Its more of a pain in the , but it is worth it with the money invested in those SDDs
     
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    ebondefender Notebook Evangelist

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    Would Clonezilla work for that? I've only done HDD to mechanical HDD, but I've used it in the past myself.
     
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    jester1176 Notebook Consultant

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    I'd be interested in seeing what data you have to back this up? I've never heard anything like this.
     
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    VariableSpark Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, ended up wiping and reinstalling anyway. Holy crap is this thing fast. Win 7 installed in like 10 minutes, and maybe another 20 for all the other drivers and whatnot. Very impressed.


    Thanks for the replies!


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    VariableSpark, Jun 27, 2012
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    jester1176 Notebook Consultant

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    There really is no better upgrade for your system than moving away from a mechanical hard disk.

    Enjoy!
     
    jester1176, Jun 27, 2012
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    irishsumo Notebook Consultant

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    This was the case on older OS like XP, but I think with 7 it makes very little difference as it was designed in the SSD era, with built in support like trim, etc. I've gone both routes with different machines and neither suffer compared to the other.

    At least that's what my research has led me to believe! Happy to be contradicted if anyone can show it...
     
    irishsumo, Jun 27, 2012
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  8. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    We always recommend the fresh install. For future reference here is how you do the full Windows installation :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 27, 2012
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