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    installing ssd using backup disks - g53

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by seabromd, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. seabromd

    seabromd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to install a new SSD as the boot drive in my G53 (as in, running the OS). My SSD is only a 60 Gb.
    Since I only have the backup disks I made, and not a copy of Windows 7, how do I ensure only the 15 or so Gb of OS install?
     
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    seabromd Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I'm trying it blind. Guess we'll see how it goes!
    Wish I was a techy!
     
    seabromd, Aug 16, 2011
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    The easiest way is to do a clean install of Win 7. Plenty of places online to download an ISO of Win7 Home Premium. Then add the apps you need. On my desktop, I run my apps off the SSD, except for Steam, which runs off a 3-drive RAID.
     
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