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    SSD Question - Preparing for Install

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dollerprod, Jul 10, 2014.

  1. dollerprod

    dollerprod Newbie

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    New to SSD-y stuff so please go easy and ELI5 if possible

    It's been ages since I bought a new system and I recently did for my fiance. She is pursuing becoming a photographer/videographer and needed something more suitable. Got her a refurb ASUS Q501LT. Thought she could really benefit from an SSD for speed and use the installed 750GB HDD, that comes with the machine, for external storage.

    The computer is on the way. Wanted to get the SSD in ASAP. Have these questions:

    *Clean install or Clone?
    There will be no files/programs on the computer of hers (as it is new), so I thought fresh copy of Windows 8. However, I have read that with Windows 8 there is no longer a license key on the machine itself and it is embedded in BIOS?
    *How will I install Windows to the SSD without a disk (I know it won't come with one + has no optical drive) or license key?
    *Will I have to download an .iso from a torrent site or something similar and place on flash drive?
    *What about the key? Can I retrieve it? How will I activate?
     
  2. alexhawker

    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    The installer will detect and activate the license automagically. You should be able to use the windows bootable USB tool to turn a legit ISO into a USB installer.


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