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    ENVY 17 - SSD Cloning/Instalation Question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by JSHidaka, Jul 18, 2012.

  1. JSHidaka

    JSHidaka Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, Can I install the SSD in the second bay to clone the HDD then switch the them? and turn on the laptop and it will boot?
     
    JSHidaka, Jul 18, 2012
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    adamdoom89 Notebook Consultant

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    This is what I personally use to clone my HDD to my SSD. First I use the cloning software called Acronis True Image 2012. Then I insert my SSD in to the Bay pictured below to Clone the HDD to my SSD. I'm not sure if you can do it the way you said, I've never tried it...
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    adamdoom89, Jul 18, 2012
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    Yes, that will work with Acronis or Macrium Reflect.
     
    2.0, Jul 18, 2012
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    Nice, Thanks
     
    JSHidaka, Jul 19, 2012
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