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    m11xr3 fastest/safest way to install a ssd?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Grimgrak, Feb 26, 2014.

  1. Grimgrak

    Grimgrak Notebook Geek

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    By fast I mean is there some way to install the usb 3.0 drivers before installing windows? I want to do a fresh install and not waste time mucking around with cloning.... I read something about issues reading the pen drive for install? Any ideas on how to get around that? Would using a usb2.0 drive be any safer?
    Issues with 64 bit vs 32? I am currently 64.
     
    Grimgrak, Feb 26, 2014
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  2. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Use the usb 2 port on the other side of the computer for installing everything untill you have the usb 3 drivers installed.
     
    ejohnson, Feb 27, 2014
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  3. Grimgrak

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    I heard that alien respawn from hdd to ssd does not work. Can anyone verify how I would do a clean install and still have all my alien FN+ functions work? From usb as I dont have a disk drive.....
    I am not cloning so please clean installs only.
    Got a Intel 530 just because I heard they come with some feature that makes them easier to install/restore.
    Downloaded all the drivers as per http://www.driversdownloader.com/dell-drivers/dell-laptops-alienware-m11x-r3
    Now just need someone to hold my hand to figure out how to get my windows 7 onto my usb.
     
    Grimgrak, Feb 27, 2014
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    DGvr4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can download a tool named "windows 7 usb download tool" it allows you to make a bootable usb with windows 7. You need to have the windows 7 in an iso to use this tool. I have used it several times and works great.
     
    DGvr4, Feb 28, 2014
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  5. Grimgrak

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    Could you please link me to a guide on how to get iso windows 7 onto my usb since I have no optical drive nor cd that came with my m11r3?
     
    Grimgrak, Feb 28, 2014
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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  7. Grimgrak

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    Grimgrak, Feb 28, 2014
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    Theres no reason why you couldnt use Respawn on your new ssd...
     
    simonmpoulton, Feb 28, 2014
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    Everything worked out well. Respawn doesn't work well when you go from hdd to ssd.
    Not too happy that theres still some lag when scrolling thru pdf scanned files :( Going to try to max out my ram next to see if that helps.
     
    Grimgrak, Mar 1, 2014
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    Got 16g of corsair vengeance now still abit choppy scrolling thru pdf pages any idea on how to make adobe make use of the extra ram?
     
    Grimgrak, Mar 1, 2014
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