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    SSD Installation Question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by brady_f, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. brady_f

    brady_f Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay, looking to install an OCZ 60GB SSD in my Envy 17 to run the OS. I want to clone just the actual System/Windows files over and leave the recover partition on the original HDD....is that possible to do? From the looks of it, my SSD isn't big enough to do a full clone on the C: drive that includes the system recovery. Any help is much appreciated.
     
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    I wanted to do the same as you but it's too complicated. Do a clean install, it's faster and better.

    BTW since I got a SSD my computer is sooooo fast!! Word launches in 500 ms, Photoshop in 6 seconds... You won't regrett this :)
     
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    Bobmitch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don't forget...copy your C:\SWSETUP directory to a DL DVD and the TriDef folder (if your Envy is 3D). This way, you maintain whatever HP software you will need later.
     
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    Okay I copied the C:\SWSETUP to a Flash Drive but cannot find anything in regards to the TriDef, even though my Envy is 3D....?

    I also downloaded all of the drivers off of HP's site; is there anything else I will need in order to do a clean install?

    EDIT: Ended up re-downloading it from TriDef's website
     
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    C:\Program Files (x86)\TriDef 3D

    Make sure to back that directory up...it has your activation to your Tri Def software. Without it...you end up paying for TriDef
     
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    For some reason my 3D didn't come with the software. It was a refurb though.... I ended up getting it off the TriDef website for Free though.
     
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    Make sure to back up any files you have on your SSD.

    I too bought a 60gb SSD for the OS. It died in a month, Luckily I had all my data on my Data Drive.

    So just in case, back up!
     
    thescreensavers, Jun 4, 2011
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