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    Question on SSD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jl1989, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    if i got a SSD to replace my hd right now.. i would have to reinstall windows and everything right?? would i have to get another validation of ms office, vista etc too???
     
    jl1989, Oct 25, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You're best bet is to image the drive using either Ghost or Acronis True Image. That should require no reinstallation of anything.

    Both utilities are available for around $50 (I think), but a trial version (15 days or so free) should be able to do what you need it to.
     
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