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    Can I transfer my OS and files from SSD to HDD?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ironman, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. ironman

    ironman Notebook Evangelist

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    I want to transfer everything from my ssd to my hdd and use the ssd as a shock resistant portal hard drive (because I am cool).

    Is it possible?
    Is it recommended as they are different sizes and ssd vs hdd?!@?!
    How to?

    Thank you very much.
     
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  2. Mike415

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    Ive never done it, but check CloneZilla or R-Drive,
     
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    Yes, it can be done. Using something like Acronis to do it. It will resize the partition to fit the larger HDD.
     
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    Thanks for the replies.
    Looks like its gonna be Acronis® Backup & Recovery™ 11 Workstation.
    I hope the free trial can do this:
    Or Clonezilla Live with a DVD. I am not sure how smooth it will be though.
     
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    It'll be smooth. I've done it a number of times before. It's basically point and click with Acronis. Acronis trial should be fully functional.
     
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    Alright thanks for confirming, will do that.
     
    ironman, Dec 2, 2011
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