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    XPSM1710-Cloning HD to upgrade to larger drive

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by grassrootsguy, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. grassrootsguy

    grassrootsguy Newbie

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    I got Acronis Migrate Easy so I could clone my 60GB HD then upgrade to a 200 GB HD for my XPS M1710.

    After spending hours with Dell Tech support and returning the new drive as defective, I found the following article.

    http://www.goodells.net/dellrestore/mediadirect.htm

    It seems to say there is no way to use Acronis Migrate Easy on a HD that has a Media Direct HPA. The symptoms described in the article are exactly what happened to me.

    I would like to install a new, larger drive without having to re-install all the software. Anyone have a solution?
     
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    deathpenalty Notebook Consultant

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    deathpenalty, Jan 2, 2008
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